William Baptiste Baird (1847–1917)
William Baptiste Baird is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $717. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Baptiste Baird sold in 2025 for $1,019, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Baptiste Baird work is $717.
The median William Baptiste Baird painting sells for $948 across 15 lots.
The median William Baptiste Baird work on paper sells for $410 across 1 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 | 25 | $948‡ | $3,500‡ | 60% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $410 | $410 | — | 2026-04-14 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $700–$1,506‡ | $948‡ | $2,415 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $3,500‡ |
| Paintings | 1995 | $2,415 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $410 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Baptiste Baird worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Baptiste Baird work is $717. The median William Baptiste Baird painting sells for $948 across 15 lots. The median William Baptiste Baird work on paper sells for $410 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a William Baptiste Baird painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Baptiste Baird painting is $948. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Baptiste Baird's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Baptiste Baird painting is $3,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small William Baptiste Baird painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Baptiste Baird painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $948, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Baptiste Baird's auction record?
William Baptiste Baird's auction record is $3,500, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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