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# William Clapp (1879–1954)

William Clapp is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $6,250.

A work by William Clapp sold in 2017 for $7,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Clapp work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Clapp work is $6,250.

The median William Clapp painting sells for $6,875 across 5 lots.

The median William Clapp work on paper sells for $250 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $6,875 | $28,750 | 55.6% | 2021-11-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $250 | $250 | 50% | 2023-06-08 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $28,750 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $250 |

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 Clapp worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Clapp work is $6,250. The median William Clapp painting sells for $6,875 across 5 lots. The median William Clapp work on paper sells for $250 across 1 lots.

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

William Clapp's auction record is $28,750, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Clapp auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-clapp (updated 2026-11-01).

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.