William Carlson (b. 1950)
William Carlson is an American artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,520. 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 Carlson sold in 2025 for $4,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Carlson on OpeningBid →What is a William Carlson work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Carlson work is $2,520.
The median William Carlson sculpture sells for $5,120 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $5,120† | $6,250 | 87.5% | 2026-01-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,250 | $11,071 | — | 2022-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,520–$5,120† | $4,064† | $6,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $6,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $5,938 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Carlson worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Carlson work is $2,520. The median William Carlson sculpture sells for $5,120 across 7 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 Carlson's auction record?
William Carlson's auction record is $11,071, set in 1999.
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