William Freed (1902–1984)
William Freed is a New York/Massachusetts artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $700. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Freed is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Freed on OpeningBid →What is a William Freed work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Freed work is $700.
The median William Freed painting sells for $1,119 across 8 lots.
The median William Freed work on paper sells for $700 across 3 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 | 11 | $1,119‡ | $3,500‡ | 72.7% | 2026-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $700‡ | $2,530 | 75% | 2026-05-16 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $600–$1,300‡ | $938‡ | $1,500‡ |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $3,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $2,530 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $700‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Freed worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Freed work is $700. The median William Freed painting sells for $1,119 across 8 lots. The median William Freed work on paper sells for $700 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a William Freed painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Freed painting is $1,119. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Freed's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Freed painting is $3,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is William Freed's auction record?
William Freed's auction record is $3,500, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full William Freed record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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