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# William F. Cody (1916–1978)

William F. Cody is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,650. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William F. Cody is recorded as sold in 2020 for $10,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William F. Cody work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William F. Cody work is $1,650.

The median William F. Cody photograph sells for $2,500 across 3 lots.

The median William F. Cody work on paper sells for $800 across 3 lots.

The median William F. Cody print sells for $600 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 | $600‡ | $600‡ | — | 2020-11-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | $10,000‡ | $10,000‡ | — | 2020-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $800‡ | $10,500‡ | — | 2020-11-19 |
| Photography | 3 | $2,500‡ | $9,520 | — | 2020-11-19 |

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

William F. Cody's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $600. Paintings (1 lots) median $10,000, record $10,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical William F. Cody painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $10,500‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $10,000‡ |
| Photography | 2005 | $9,520 |
| Photography | 2020 | $2,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $800‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $600‡ |

‡ 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 F. Cody worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William F. Cody work is $1,650. The median William F. Cody photograph sells for $2,500 across 3 lots. The median William F. Cody work on paper sells for $800 across 3 lots. The median William F. Cody print sells for $600 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William F. Cody's auction record?

William F. Cody's auction record is $10,500, set in 2020. 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William F. Cody auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-f-cody (updated 2026-11-01).

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.