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# William Grosvenor Congdon (1912–1998)

## What is William Grosvenor Congdon’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for William Grosvenor Congdon at 4 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,138–$8,125, n=7). The auction record is $47,500 for The City (2024, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The City, 1912 | Oil and gouache on board | $47,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2024 |
| 2 | Black City New York, 1949 | Oil on board | $30,657 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Assam - Giordania, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $23,885 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 4 | Nave 4, 1987 | Oil on board | $20,628 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 5 | Venice, 1952 | Mixed media on masonite | $18,210 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Niger n. 5, 1972 | Oil on board | $15,091 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |
| 7 | Summer 5, 1981 | Oil on panel | $12,626 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Dawn over Mexico, 1955 | Oil on masonite | $11,250 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | Rimini 4, 1980 | Oil on panel | $10,319 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Palazzi #1, 1912 | Oil on masonite | $10,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $10,785 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $11,938 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $5,875 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Grosvenor Congdon is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $10,160.

A work by William Grosvenor Congdon sold in 2024 for $12,626, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Grosvenor Congdon work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Grosvenor Congdon work is $10,160.

The median William Grosvenor Congdon painting sells for $10,784 across 16 lots.

The median William Grosvenor Congdon work on paper sells for $3,401 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $10,784 | $47,500 | — | 2025-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,401 | $6,250 | — | 2025-05-22 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $5,125–$20,414 | $7,750 | $47,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $6,398–$17,430 | $11,938 | $30,657 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $47,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $30,657 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $552 |

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 Grosvenor Congdon worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Grosvenor Congdon work is $10,160. The median William Grosvenor Congdon painting sells for $10,784 across 16 lots. The median William Grosvenor Congdon work on paper sells for $3,401 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a William Grosvenor Congdon painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Grosvenor Congdon painting is $10,784.

### What is William Grosvenor Congdon's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Grosvenor Congdon painting is $47,500.

### What is the average price of a medium William Grosvenor Congdon painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Grosvenor Congdon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,938, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is William Grosvenor Congdon's auction record?

William Grosvenor Congdon's auction record is $47,500, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.