> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-carter · updated 2026-11-03

# William Carter (1909–1996)

William Carter is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Carter sold in 2024 for $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Carter work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Carter work is $1,625.

The median William Carter painting sells for $1,875 across 15 lots.

The median William Carter work on paper sells for $1,625 across 9 lots.

The median William Carter photograph sells for $450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $1,875† | $11,250 | 88.2% | 2025-08-07 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,625† | $4,500 | 81.8% | 2026-10-01 |
| Photography | 1 | $450† | $450† | — | 2025-03-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $960–$4,250† | $1,500† | $8,050 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $938–$3,750† | $2,375† | $11,250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $502–$1,444† | $799† | $4,500 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $11,250 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $8,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,000 |
| Photography | 2025 | $450† |

† 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 Carter worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Carter work is $1,625. The median William Carter painting sells for $1,875 across 15 lots. The median William Carter work on paper sells for $1,625 across 9 lots. The median William Carter photograph sells for $450 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William Carter painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Carter painting is $1,875. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Carter's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Carter painting is $11,250.

### What is the average price of a William Carter work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Carter work on paper is $1,625. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Carter's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Carter work on paper is $4,500.

### What is the average price of a medium William Carter painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Carter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Carter's auction record?

William Carter's auction record is $11,250, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Carter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-carter (updated 2026-11-03).

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.