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# William Ballantine Dorsey (b. 1942)

William Ballantine Dorsey is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $830.

A work by William Ballantine Dorsey sold in 2023 for $2,812, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Ballantine Dorsey work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ballantine Dorsey work is $830.

The median William Ballantine Dorsey painting sells for $830 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $830 | $2,812 | — | 2023-05-09 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,812 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $830 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a William Ballantine Dorsey worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ballantine Dorsey work is $830. The median William Ballantine Dorsey painting sells for $830 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Ballantine Dorsey's auction record?

William Ballantine Dorsey's auction record is $2,812, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.