William Garnett (1916–2006)
William Garnett is an American artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,750. 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 Garnett sold in 2026 for $4,864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Garnett on OpeningBid →What is a William Garnett work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Garnett work is $2,750.
The median William Garnett photograph sells for $2,575 across 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 31 | $2,575†‡ | $8,125 | 77.4% | 2026-08-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $490–$2,812‡ | $2,148‡ | $7,481 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,962–$5,940† | $3,921† | $8,125 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2013 | $8,125 |
| Photography | 2005 | $7,481 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Garnett worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Garnett work is $2,750. The median William Garnett photograph sells for $2,575 across 24 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 Garnett photograph?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Garnett photograph is $2,575. 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 Garnett's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Garnett photograph is $8,125.
What is the average price of a small William Garnett photograph?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Garnett photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,148, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium William Garnett photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Garnett photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,921, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Garnett's auction record?
William Garnett's auction record is $10,000, set in 2008.
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