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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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