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# 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.

**1 William Baptiste Baird work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Baptiste Baird work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Baptiste Baird auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-baptiste-baird (updated 2026-11-02).

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.