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# William Cumming (1917–2010)

William Cumming is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $4,050. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Cumming sold in 2024 for $11,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Cumming work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Cumming work is $4,050.

The median William Cumming painting sells for $6,500 across 3 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $6,500† | $11,340 | — | 2024-12-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $11,340 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,500† |

† 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 Cumming worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Cumming work is $4,050. The median William Cumming painting sells for $6,500 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

William Cumming's auction record is $11,340, set in 2024.

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

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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.