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# 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.

## What is a William Burroughs work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.