William Eggleston (b. 1939)
William Eggleston is an American artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $8,050. 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 Eggleston sold in 2020 for $11,636, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Eggleston on OpeningBid →What is a William Eggleston work worth?
Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Eggleston work is $8,050.
The median William Eggleston photograph sells for $5,040 across 79 lots.
The median William Eggleston print sells for $19,808 across 16 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Eggleston photographs typically sell for $6,973–$60,102 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $19,808 | $570,754 | 94.1% | 2008-10-14 |
| Photography | 93 | $5,040†‡ | $291,256 | 84.9% | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $205,769 | $570,754 | — | 2012-10-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $19,035–$167,920 | $49,491 | $570,754 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $6,973–$60,102‡ | $19,760‡ | $291,256 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,812–$71,113 | $6,119 | $223,294 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $570,754 |
| Photography | 2006 | $291,256 |
| Photography | 2009 | $254,341 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $201,638 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Eggleston worth?
Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Eggleston work is $8,050. The median William Eggleston photograph sells for $5,040 across 79 lots. The median William Eggleston print sells for $19,808 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Eggleston photographs typically sell for $6,973–$60,102 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 the average price of a William Eggleston photograph?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Eggleston photograph is $5,040. 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 Eggleston's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Eggleston photograph is $291,256.
What is the average price of a William Eggleston print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Eggleston print is $19,808.
What is William Eggleston's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Eggleston print is $570,754.
What is the average price of a small William Eggleston photograph?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Eggleston photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $19,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Eggleston's auction record?
William Eggleston's auction record is $570,754, set in 2008.
See the full William Eggleston record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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