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# William Couper (1853–1942)

William Couper is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $5,750.

A work by William Couper sold in 2023 for $9,544, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Couper work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Couper work is $5,750.

The median William Couper sculpture sells for $7,170 across 5 lots.

The median William Couper painting sells for $1,410 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,410 | $1,410 | — | 2006-05-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $7,170 | $9,544 | 50% | 2023-12-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $9,544 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $7,320 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $1,410 |

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 Couper worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Couper work is $5,750. The median William Couper sculpture sells for $7,170 across 5 lots. The median William Couper painting sells for $1,410 across 1 lots.

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

William Couper's auction record is $9,544, set in 2023.

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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 Couper auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-couper (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.