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# William Congdon (1912–1998)

William Congdon is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $18,317. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Congdon sold in 2026 for $26,420, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Congdon work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Congdon work is $18,317.

The median William Congdon painting sells for $18,722 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $18,722 | $38,100 | — | 2026-06-09 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $38,100 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $26,420 |

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 Congdon worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Congdon work is $18,317. The median William Congdon painting sells for $18,722 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

William Congdon's auction record is $45,000, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Congdon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-congdon (updated 2026-11-02).

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.