William Henry Clapp (1879–1954)
What is William Henry Clapp’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for William Henry Clapp at 7 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $575 including buyer’s premium (middle half $254–$914, n=6). The auction record is $9,187 for William Henry Clapp (1879-1954 Oakland, CA) (2011, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Henry Clapp (1879-1954 Oakland, CA) | Oil on board | $9,187 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | Reclining female nude on a water bank, 1949 | Oil on masonite | $3,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2018 |
| 3 | Seated Nude, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $1,896 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Apr 2011 |
| 4 | Creek in a landscape | Oil on board | $1,200 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2020 |
| 5 | The Golden Road, 1942 | Oil on Masonite | $1,143 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Landscape | Oil on Masonite | $952 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Three Nudes, 1879 | Tempera | $839 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2024 |
| 8 | Landscape with Trees and Hills | Oil on masonite | $800 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Landscape with trees and hills | Oil on Masonite | $780 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2023 |
| 10 | House in hillside with tree | Oil on Masonite | $593 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $839 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $800 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
William Henry Clapp is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $952. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Henry Clapp sold in 2025 for $1,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Henry Clapp on OpeningBid →What is a William Henry Clapp work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Clapp work is $952.
The median William Henry Clapp painting sells for $1,048 across 22 lots.
The median William Henry Clapp print sells for $175 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $175 | $175 | — | 2025-04-19 |
| Paintings | 29 | $1,048‡ | $9,187 | 75.9% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Henry Clapp's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $175. Paintings (29 lots) median $1,048, record $9,187. A typical William Henry Clapp painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $780–$1,143‡ | $839‡ | $4,456‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $9,187 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,523‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $175 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Henry Clapp worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Henry Clapp work is $952. The median William Henry Clapp painting sells for $1,048 across 22 lots. The median William Henry Clapp print sells for $175 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a William Henry Clapp painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Henry Clapp painting is $1,048. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Henry Clapp's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Henry Clapp painting is $9,187.
What is William Henry Clapp's auction record?
William Henry Clapp's auction record is $9,187, set in 2011.
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