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# William C. Grauer (1895–1985)

William C. Grauer is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $305. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William C. Grauer sold in 2024 for $305, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William C. Grauer work is $305.

The median William C. Grauer painting sells for $295 across 4 lots.

The median William C. Grauer work on paper sells for $305 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 | 4 | $295†‡ | $510‡ | — | 2020-07-22 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $305 | $305 | — | 2024-02-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $510‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $415 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $305 |

‡ 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. Grauer worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William C. Grauer work is $305. The median William C. Grauer painting sells for $295 across 4 lots. The median William C. Grauer work on paper sells for $305 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. Grauer's auction record?

William C. Grauer's auction record is $510, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.