William Clift (b. 1944)
What is William Clift’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for William Clift at 16 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,530 including buyer’s premium (middle half $976–$1,842, n=6). The auction record is $6,500 for La Mesita from Cerrar Seguro, New Mexico (2013, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Mesita from Cerrar Seguro, New Mexico, 1944 | Pencil | $6,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Shadow, Mont St. Michel, France, 1977, 1944 | Cartes-de-visite | $5,250 | Christie's | Apr 2012 |
| 3 | Georgia O'Keeffe, New Mexico * "O'Keeffe Home at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico." | Silver prints | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | Factory Butte, Utah 1975, circa 1994 | Gelatin silver, edition 13 of 40 | $4,305 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Landscape #2, New Mexico, 1978 | Photographie | $4,026 | Artcurial | May 2007 |
| 6 | Landscape #3, New Mexico, 1944 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,000 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |
| 7 | Suite of 5 prints depicting exterior and interior views of courthouses, 1944 | Pencil | $3,840 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2012 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico, 1944 | Pencil | $6,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2021 |
| 2 | New Mexico, 1944 | Pencil | $5,520 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2011 |
| 3 | La Mesita from Cerro Seguro, New Mexico, 1944 | Pencil | $4,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $3,552 |
| Photographs | 22 | $2,080 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $2,375 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
William Clift is an American artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,120. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Clift sold in 2026 for $2,159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Clift on OpeningBid →What is a William Clift work worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Clift work is $2,120.
The median William Clift photograph sells for $2,228 across 32 lots.
The median William Clift print sells for $3,000 across 2 lots.
The median William Clift work on paper sells for $5,760 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Clift photographs typically sell for $1,375–$3,500 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $3,000 | $3,840 | 50% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,760 | $6,000 | — | 2021-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,651 | $1,651 | — | 2025-11-06 |
| Photography | 36 | $2,228† | $6,500 | 88.9% | 2026-07-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,000 | $6,500 | — | 2021-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,375–$3,500† | $2,080† | $6,500 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2013 | $6,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $5,520 |
| Photography | 2012 | $5,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $3,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,159 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,651 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Clift worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Clift work is $2,120. The median William Clift photograph sells for $2,228 across 32 lots. The median William Clift print sells for $3,000 across 2 lots. The median William Clift work on paper sells for $5,760 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Clift photographs typically sell for $1,375–$3,500 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Clift photograph?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Clift photograph is $2,228. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Clift's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Clift photograph is $6,500.
What is the average price of a small William Clift photograph?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Clift photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Clift's auction record?
William Clift's auction record is $6,500, set in 2013.
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