William Ferdinand Macy (1852–1901)
William Ferdinand Macy is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,955. 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 Ferdinand Macy sold in 2022 for $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Ferdinand Macy on OpeningBid →What is a William Ferdinand Macy work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ferdinand Macy work is $1,955.
The median William Ferdinand Macy painting sells for $1,955 across 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $1,955†‡ | $5,288 | 75% | 2024-10-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,075–$2,652†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $5,288 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $5,288 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $5,288 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Ferdinand Macy worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ferdinand Macy work is $1,955. The median William Ferdinand Macy painting sells for $1,955 across 15 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 Ferdinand Macy painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Ferdinand Macy painting is $1,955. 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 Ferdinand Macy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Ferdinand Macy painting is $5,288.
What is the average price of a medium William Ferdinand Macy painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Ferdinand Macy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Ferdinand Macy's auction record?
William Ferdinand Macy's auction record is $5,288, set in 2005.
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