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# William Faulkner (1897–1962)

William Faulkner is an American artist with 172 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $875. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Faulkner sold in 2023 for $2,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Faulkner work worth?

Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Faulkner work is $875.

The median William Faulkner photograph sells for $296 across 6 lots.

The median William Faulkner print sells for $125 across 2 lots.

The median William Faulkner work on paper sells for $1,400 across 1 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 | 2 | $125 | $125 | — | 2024-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | — | 2003-10-16 |
| Photography | 7 | $296 | $976 | 85.7% | 2016-11-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $7,000 | $22,500 | — | 2017-11-14 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,400 |
| Photography | 2009 | $976 |
| Photography | 2014 | $375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $125 |

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 Faulkner worth?

Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Faulkner work is $875. The median William Faulkner photograph sells for $296 across 6 lots. The median William Faulkner print sells for $125 across 2 lots. The median William Faulkner work on paper sells for $1,400 across 1 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 William Faulkner's auction record?

William Faulkner's auction record is $22,500, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.