William Dunlap
What is William Dunlap’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for William Dunlap at 4 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,688 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,156–$12,250, n=6). The auction record is $42,700 for Mississippi - Father of Waters - History of Mud (2021, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi - Father of Waters - History of Mud, 1944 | Polymer paint and gold and silver leaf on canvas | $42,700 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2021 |
| 2 | Jeffersonian Democracy: A Work In Progress, 1944 | Polymer and oil on 100% cotton rag | $19,200 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2021 |
| 3 | One Place Dreaming of Another, 1944 | Mixed media on panel | $14,080 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Storm Front - Valley Watch, 1944 | Oil and mixed media on gallery-wrapped canvas | $13,750 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Snowy Country Scene, 1944 | Oil, gesso and mixed media on gallery-wrapped canvas | $13,000 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Spring Storm, 1944 | Oil and dry pigment on paper | $10,625 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Oxford the Wonder Dog, 1944 | Polymer paint and gold leaf on canvas | $10,000 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Black & White, Blue Ridge, TN, 1944 | Oil and dry pigment on paper | $9,375 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Trout Rouge, 1944 | Pigment painting on pulp paper | $8,640 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2021 |
| 10 | Storm Watch, 1944 | Polymer paint and colored pencil | $7,200 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $9,375 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $3,200 |
| Prints | 5 | $750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $5,770 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $2,562 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
William Dunlap is an American artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Dunlap sold in 2026 for $9,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Dunlap on OpeningBid →What is a William Dunlap work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Dunlap work is $3,125.
The median William Dunlap work on paper sells for $2,925 across 20 lots.
The median William Dunlap painting sells for $10,000 across 11 lots.
The median William Dunlap print sells for $750 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $750† | $2,587 | 70% | 2023-04-20 |
| Paintings | 13 | $10,000† | $42,700 | 84.6% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $2,925† | $7,040 | 74.1% | 2024-04-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $19,200 | $42,700 | — | 2021-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
William Dunlap's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $750 with 70% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $10,000, record $42,700. A typical William Dunlap painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $19,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $422–$806† | $695† | $2,587 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $8,650–$17,838† | $13,375† | $42,700 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,586–$2,925† | $2,560† | $7,040 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $3,400–$4,720† | $3,883† | $6,100 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $42,700 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $19,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $6,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,587 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $825† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Dunlap worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Dunlap work is $3,125. The median William Dunlap work on paper sells for $2,925 across 20 lots. The median William Dunlap painting sells for $10,000 across 11 lots. The median William Dunlap print sells for $750 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Dunlap work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Dunlap work on paper is $2,925. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Dunlap's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Dunlap work on paper is $7,040.
What is the average price of a William Dunlap painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Dunlap painting is $10,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Dunlap's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Dunlap painting is $42,700.
What is the average price of a medium William Dunlap work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Dunlap work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Dunlap's auction record?
William Dunlap's auction record is $42,700, set in 2021.
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