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# William C. Emerson (1865–1937)

William C. Emerson is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $975. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William C. Emerson sold in 2021 for $975, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William C. Emerson work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William C. Emerson work is $975.

The median William C. Emerson painting sells for $2,233 across 1 lots.

The median William C. Emerson work on paper sells for $558 across 1 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $2,233 | $2,233 | 33.3% | 2006-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $558‡ | $558‡ | — | 2013-01-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $2,233 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $558‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 C. Emerson worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William C. Emerson work is $975. The median William C. Emerson painting sells for $2,233 across 1 lots. The median William C. Emerson work on paper sells for $558 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is William C. Emerson's auction record?

William C. Emerson's auction record is $2,233, set in 2006.

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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.