> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-heick · updated 2026-11-02

# William Heick (1916–2012)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for William Heick at 6 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $985 including buyer’s premium (middle half $334–$1,501, n=8). The auction record is $4,445 for 5¢ a Cue, North Beach, San Francisco (2025, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5¢ a Cue, North Beach, San Francisco, 1947 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,445 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Fillmore Street, San Francisco, 1948 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,286 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Hats, Father's Day Picnic, 1950 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,016 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Hats, Seattle, 1951 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,778 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | 5 Cents a Cue, Pool Hall, San Francisco, 1916 | Gelatin silver print | $1,408 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | 5¢ a Cue, North Beach, San Francisco, 1948 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,397 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Pool Hall, San Francisco (Filipino), 1948 | Pencil on mount recto | $1,300 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | 5 Cents a Cue, Pool Hall (Filipino), San Francisco, 1948 | Pencil on mount recto | $950 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | In the Filmore, 1948 | Cartes-de-visite | $572 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Imogen Cunningham, 1953 | Cartes-de-visite | $567 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 12 | $1,174 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,300 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Heick is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $1,300.

A work by William Heick sold in 2026 for $1,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Heick work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Heick work is $1,300.

The median William Heick photograph sells for $1,300 across 13 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 14 | $1,300 | $4,445 | 92.9% | 2026-07-14 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $567–$1,778 | $1,300 | $4,445 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $4,445 |
| Photography | 2024 | $2,286 |

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 Heick worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Heick work is $1,300. The median William Heick photograph sells for $1,300 across 13 lots.

### What is the average price of a William Heick photograph?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Heick photograph is $1,300.

### What is William Heick's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Heick photograph is $4,445.

### What is the average price of a small William Heick photograph?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Heick photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is William Heick's auction record?

William Heick's auction record is $4,445, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Heick auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-heick (updated 2026-11-02).

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.