William Holbrook Beard (1824–1900)
William Holbrook Beard is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $7,862. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Holbrook Beard sold in 2023 for $151,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Holbrook Beard on OpeningBid →What is a William Holbrook Beard work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Holbrook Beard work is $7,862.
The median William Holbrook Beard painting sells for $5,090 across 24 lots.
The median William Holbrook Beard work on paper sells for $705 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $5,090† | $151,200 | 88.9% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $705 | $705 | — | 2007-09-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,225–$5,500† | $1,800† | $14,093 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,229–$38,318† | $14,300† | $151,200 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $151,200 |
| Paintings | 1998 | $46,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $705 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Holbrook Beard worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Holbrook Beard work is $7,862. The median William Holbrook Beard painting sells for $5,090 across 24 lots. The median William Holbrook Beard work on paper sells for $705 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Holbrook Beard painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Holbrook Beard painting is $5,090. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Holbrook Beard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Holbrook Beard painting is $151,200.
What is the average price of a medium William Holbrook Beard painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Holbrook Beard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small William Holbrook Beard painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Holbrook Beard painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Holbrook Beard's auction record?
William Holbrook Beard's auction record is $151,200, set in 2023.
See the full William Holbrook Beard record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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