> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-foster · updated 2026-11-03

# William (1886–1941)

William is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,682. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William sold in 2014 for $2,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $1,682.

The median William painting sells for $1,875 across 4 lots.

The median William work on paper sells for $987 across 2 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 | 5 | $1,875 | $8,625 | 80% | 2014-10-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $987‡ | $1,865‡ | 66.7% | 2022-06-18 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1995 | $8,625 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,865‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $109‡ |

‡ 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 worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William work is $1,682. The median William painting sells for $1,875 across 4 lots. The median William work on paper sells for $987 across 2 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's auction record?

William's auction record is $8,625, set in 1995.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-foster (updated 2026-11-03).

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.