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# William Day Gates for Teco Pottery (1852–1935)

## What is William Day Gates for Teco Pottery’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for William Day Gates for Teco Pottery at 3 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,286 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,684–$3,048, n=35). The auction record is $6,096 for Tall vase, model 73 (2025, Toomey & Co.). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tall vase, model 73, 1904 | Architectural terracotta | $6,096 | Toomey & Co. | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Tall vase, model 251, 1904 | Architectural terracotta | $5,334 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 3 | Vase, model 403A, 1904 | Architectural terracotta | $5,334 | Rago Arts | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Rare vase, model 377 | Glazed earthenware | $5,120 | Rago Arts | May 2026 |
| 5 | Rare buttressed vase, model 375, 1902 | Architectural terracotta | $4,788 | Rago Arts | Jan 2023 |
| 6 | Collection of three vases | Glazed earthenware | $4,096 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Vase, model 374, 1904 | Architectural terracotta | $4,064 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Vase, model 374, 1904 | Architectural terracotta | $3,780 | Toomey & Co. | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | pitcher, model 294, 1902 | Architectural terracotta | $3,750 | Rago Arts | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Collection of three vases, 1904 | Architectural terracotta | $3,556 | Toomey & Co. | Mar 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 54 | $2,014 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $1,943 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Day Gates for Teco Pottery is an artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,980.

A work by William Day Gates for Teco Pottery sold in 2026 for $4,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Day Gates for Teco Pottery work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Day Gates for Teco Pottery work is $1,980.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,334 | $6,096 | — | 2025-05-08 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a William Day Gates for Teco Pottery worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Day Gates for Teco Pottery work is $1,980.

### What is William Day Gates for Teco Pottery's auction record?

William Day Gates for Teco Pottery's auction record is $6,096, set in 2025.

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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.