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# William Edmondson (1872–1951)

William Edmondson is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $125,000.

A work by William Edmondson sold in 2026 for $228,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Edmondson work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Edmondson work is $125,000.

The median William Edmondson sculpture sells for $162,500 across 15 lots.

The median William Edmondson photograph sells for $16,012 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $162,500 | $785,000 | 88.2% | 2026-02-27 |
| Photography | 3 | $16,012 | $31,200 | 66.7% | 2010-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $228,600 | $785,000 | — | 2026-02-27 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $113,750–$256,625 | $195,550 | $785,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $81,250–$175,000 | $150,000 | $511,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $785,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $511,500 |
| Photography | 2010 | $31,200 |
| Photography | 1993 | $825 |

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 Edmondson worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Edmondson work is $125,000. The median William Edmondson sculpture sells for $162,500 across 15 lots. The median William Edmondson photograph sells for $16,012 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a William Edmondson sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Edmondson sculpture is $162,500.

### What is William Edmondson's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Edmondson sculpture is $785,000.

### What is the average price of a small William Edmondson sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Edmondson sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $195,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

William Edmondson's auction record is $785,000, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.