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# William Brooks Clift (b. 1944)

William Brooks Clift is an artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,550.

A work by William Brooks Clift sold in 2020 for $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Brooks Clift work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Brooks Clift work is $2,550.

The median William Brooks Clift photograph sells for $2,550 across 12 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 16 | $2,550 | $5,980 | 75% | 2023-04-27 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,750–$3,750 | $2,600 | $5,980 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $5,980 |
| Photography | 2013 | $4,750 |

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 Brooks Clift worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Brooks Clift work is $2,550. The median William Brooks Clift photograph sells for $2,550 across 12 lots.

### What is the average price of a William Brooks Clift photograph?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Brooks Clift photograph is $2,550.

### What is William Brooks Clift's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Brooks Clift photograph is $5,980.

### What is the average price of a small William Brooks Clift photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Brooks Clift photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is William Brooks Clift's auction record?

William Brooks Clift's auction record is $5,980, set in 2017.

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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.