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# William Hemmerling (1943–2009)

William Hemmerling is an American/Louisiana artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $4,215.

A work by William Hemmerling sold in 2024 for $4,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Hemmerling work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hemmerling work is $4,215.

The median William Hemmerling painting sells for $4,062 across 14 lots.

The median William Hemmerling print sells for $3,040 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $3,040 | $5,120 | 66.7% | 2024-06-28 |
| Paintings | 18 | $4,062 | $11,352 | 77.8% | 2024-09-17 |

William Hemmerling's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $3,040 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $4,062, record $11,352.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,554–$5,597 | $3,812 | $11,352 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $11,352 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $5,120 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $960 |

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 Hemmerling worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hemmerling work is $4,215. The median William Hemmerling painting sells for $4,062 across 14 lots. The median William Hemmerling print sells for $3,040 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a William Hemmerling painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Hemmerling painting is $4,062.

### What is William Hemmerling's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Hemmerling painting is $11,352.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Hemmerling painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,812, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

William Hemmerling's auction record is $11,520, set in 2021.

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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.