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# William Ernst Hentschel (1892–1962)

William Ernst Hentschel is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $220. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Ernst Hentschel is recorded as sold in 2009 for $470; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Ernst Hentschel work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ernst Hentschel work is $220.

The median William Ernst Hentschel work on paper sells for $136 across 2 lots.

The median William Ernst Hentschel print sells for $264 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $264 | $264 | — | 2002-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $136‡ | $176‡ | — | 2008-10-19 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $264 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $176‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $96‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Ernst Hentschel worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ernst Hentschel work is $220. The median William Ernst Hentschel work on paper sells for $136 across 2 lots. The median William Ernst Hentschel print sells for $264 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Ernst Hentschel's auction record?

William Ernst Hentschel's auction record is $470, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.