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# William Dexter (1818–1860)

William Dexter is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $482. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Dexter sold in 2007 for $2,118, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Dexter work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Dexter work is $482.

The median William Dexter painting sells for $684 across 3 lots.

The median William Dexter work on paper sells for $400 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $684† | $2,118 | 75% | 2010-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $400† | $400† | 50% | 2020-08-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $2,118 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $684 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $400† |

† 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 Dexter worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Dexter work is $482. The median William Dexter painting sells for $684 across 3 lots. The median William Dexter work on paper sells for $400 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Dexter's auction record is $2,118, set in 2007.

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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 Dexter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-dexter (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.