William Gropper (1897–1977)
William Gropper is an American artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $605. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Gropper sold in 2026 for $952, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Gropper work is $605.
The median William Gropper print sells for $412 across 47 lots.
The median William Gropper work on paper sells for $926 across 20 lots.
The median William Gropper painting sells for $15,612 across 7 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 | 49 | $412 | $1,495 | 95.9% | 2022-10-18 |
| Paintings | 8 | $15,612 | $45,392 | 87.5% | 2016-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $926† | $6,250 | 87% | 2026-01-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $19,320 | $45,392 | — | 2012-03-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
William Gropper's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (49 lots) median $412 with 95.9% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $15,612, record $45,392. A typical William Gropper painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $19,320.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $266–$724 | $475 | $1,495 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $350–$714 | $407 | $900 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $8,026–$22,696 | $15,944 | $45,392 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $635–$960† | $825† | $4,800 |
† 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 | 2003 | $45,392 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $22,696 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,495 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Gropper worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Gropper work is $605. The median William Gropper print sells for $412 across 47 lots. The median William Gropper work on paper sells for $926 across 20 lots. The median William Gropper painting sells for $15,612 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Gropper print?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Gropper print is $412.
What is William Gropper's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Gropper print is $1,495.
What is the average price of a William Gropper work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Gropper work on paper is $926. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Gropper's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Gropper work on paper is $6,250.
What is the average price of a small William Gropper print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Gropper print (small (under 50 cm)) is $475, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small William Gropper work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Gropper work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Gropper's auction record?
William Gropper's auction record is $45,392, set in 2003.
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