William Glackens (1870–1938)
William Glackens is an American artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,040.
A work by William Glackens sold in 2026 for $13,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Glackens work is $5,040.
The median William Glackens work on paper sells for $1,500 across 18 lots.
The median William Glackens painting sells for $27,500 across 9 lots.
The median William Glackens print sells for $1,900 across 4 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $1,900 | $6,750 | 80% | 2022-12-15 |
| Paintings | 10 | $27,500 | $131,161 | 90% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $1,500† | $12,500 | 90% | 2026-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
William Glackens's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $1,900 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $27,500, record $131,161. A typical William Glackens painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $17,865–$81,068 | $44,954 | $131,161 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,154–$2,238† | $1,500† | $12,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $131,161 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $83,466 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $6,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $5,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Glackens worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Glackens work is $5,040. The median William Glackens work on paper sells for $1,500 across 18 lots. The median William Glackens painting sells for $27,500 across 9 lots. The median William Glackens print sells for $1,900 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Glackens work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Glackens work on paper is $1,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Glackens's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Glackens work on paper is $12,500.
What is the average price of a small William Glackens work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Glackens work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Glackens's auction record?
William Glackens's auction record is $131,161, set in 2007.
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