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# William Baziotes (1912–1963)

## What is William Baziotes’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for William Baziotes at 11 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,605 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,318–$59,055, n=10). The auction record is $1,332,500 for Phantasm (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phantasm, 1951 | Oil paint | $1,332,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Egyptian, 1960 | Oil paint | $441,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1962 | Oil paint | $350,000 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Egyptian | Oil on canvas | $342,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Eclipse | Oil on canvas | $337,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 6 | Chinese Dog, 1953 | Oil paint | $317,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Figures in Net, 1948 | Oil paint | $277,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Autumn Leaf, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $264,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Pinwheel, 1958 | Oil paint | $218,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | Night Landscape, 1947 | Oil paint | $216,000 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $106,250 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $7,243 |
| Other | 6 | $635 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $264,600 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $98,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $6,541 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Baziotes is an American artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $52,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Baziotes sold in 2025 for $53,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Baziotes work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Baziotes work is $52,500.

The median William Baziotes painting sells for $99,650 across 39 lots.

The median William Baziotes work on paper sells for $5,808 across 22 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William Baziotes paintings typically sell for $60,954–$159,075 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $99,650† | $1.3M | 86.7% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $5,808† | $40,000 | 84.6% | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $190,500 | $1.3M | — | 2024-11-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,334–$53,340 | $10,000 | $63,790 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $60,954–$159,075† | $93,000† | $317,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $175,500–$350,000 | $264,600 | $1.3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $792–$12,125† | $6,096† | $40,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $441,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $21,590 |

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 Baziotes worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Baziotes work is $52,500. The median William Baziotes painting sells for $99,650 across 39 lots. The median William Baziotes work on paper sells for $5,808 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Baziotes paintings typically sell for $60,954–$159,075 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William Baziotes painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Baziotes painting is $99,650. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Baziotes's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Baziotes painting is $1,332,500.

### What is the average price of a William Baziotes work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Baziotes work on paper is $5,808. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Baziotes's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Baziotes work on paper is $40,000.

### What is the average price of a medium William Baziotes painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Baziotes painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $93,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small William Baziotes work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Baziotes work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Baziotes's auction record?

William Baziotes's auction record is $1,332,500, set in 2017.

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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 Baziotes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-baziotes (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.