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# William H. Buck (1840–1888)

William H. Buck is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $20,900.

A work by William H. Buck sold in 2017 for $27,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William H. Buck work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William H. Buck work is $20,900.

The median William H. Buck painting sells for $20,900 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $20,900 | $162,500 | — | 2017-01-19 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $14,300–$87,688 | $29,750 | $162,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $162,500 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $106,250 |

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 H. Buck worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William H. Buck work is $20,900. The median William H. Buck painting sells for $20,900 across 8 lots.

### What is William H. Buck's auction record?

William H. Buck's auction record is $162,500, set in 2017.

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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.
