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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.