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# 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.

**1 William Glackens work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Glackens work 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.

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

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