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# William Baxter Palmer Closson (1848–1926)

William Baxter Palmer Closson is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,200.

A work by William Baxter Palmer Closson sold in 2015 for $2,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Baxter Palmer Closson work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Baxter Palmer Closson work is $1,200.

The median William Baxter Palmer Closson painting sells for $1,422 across 13 lots.

The median William Baxter Palmer Closson work on paper sells for $178 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,422 | $14,100 | 92.9% | 2015-06-21 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $178 | $356 | 71.4% | 2011-04-13 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $920–$1,422 | $1,400 | $2,370 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,316–$11,456 | $6,662 | $14,100 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $14,100 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $14,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $356 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $356 |

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 Baxter Palmer Closson worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Baxter Palmer Closson work is $1,200. The median William Baxter Palmer Closson painting sells for $1,422 across 13 lots. The median William Baxter Palmer Closson work on paper sells for $178 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a William Baxter Palmer Closson painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Baxter Palmer Closson painting is $1,422.

### What is William Baxter Palmer Closson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Baxter Palmer Closson painting is $14,100.

### What is William Baxter Palmer Closson's auction record?

William Baxter Palmer Closson's auction record is $14,100, set in 2006.

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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.