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# William "Bill" Ludwig (1935–2011)

William "Bill" Ludwig is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,300. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William "Bill" Ludwig sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,430 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William "Bill" Ludwig work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William "Bill" Ludwig work is $1,300.

The median William "Bill" Ludwig sculpture sells for $1,300 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $1,300† | $3,900† | 77.8% | 2025-04-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $3,900† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2,125† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 "Bill" Ludwig worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William "Bill" Ludwig work is $1,300. The median William "Bill" Ludwig sculpture sells for $1,300 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William "Bill" Ludwig's auction record?

William "Bill" Ludwig's auction record is $3,900, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,900 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.