William Burroughs (1914–1997)
William Burroughs is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,923. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Burroughs sold in 2021 for $27,099, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Burroughs work is $5,923.
The median William Burroughs painting sells for $780 across 1 lots.
The median William Burroughs print sells for $2,500 across 1 lots.
The median William Burroughs sculpture sells for $21,649 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 50% | 2017-11-29 |
| Paintings | 2 | $780 | $780 | 50% | 2013-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $27,099 | $27,099 | — | 2021-02-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $21,649† | $21,649† | — | 2003-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
William Burroughs's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,500 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $780, record $780.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $27,099 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $21,649† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,500 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $780 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Burroughs worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Burroughs work is $5,923. The median William Burroughs painting sells for $780 across 1 lots. The median William Burroughs print sells for $2,500 across 1 lots. The median William Burroughs sculpture sells for $21,649 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Burroughs's auction record?
William Burroughs's auction record is $27,099, set in 2021.
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