> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-emmerson · updated 2026-11-02

# William Emmerson (b. 1850)

William Emmerson is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Emmerson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Emmerson work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Emmerson work is $2,000.

The median William Emmerson sculpture sells for $8,500 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $8,500† | $9,000† | — | 2026-10-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $9,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $8,000† |

† 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 Emmerson worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Emmerson work is $2,000. The median William Emmerson sculpture sells for $8,500 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Emmerson's auction record is $20,000, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Emmerson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-emmerson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.