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# William Franklin Draper (1912–2003)

William Franklin Draper is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $375. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Franklin Draper sold in 2025 for $1,452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Franklin Draper work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Franklin Draper work is $375.

The median William Franklin Draper painting sells for $375 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $375‡ | $1,452 | — | 2025-10-28 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,452 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $375‡ |

‡ 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 Franklin Draper worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Franklin Draper work is $375. The median William Franklin Draper painting sells for $375 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Franklin Draper's auction record?

William Franklin Draper's auction record is $1,452, set in 2025.

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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.