> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-freed · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Freed auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-freed (updated 2026-11-02).

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.