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

# William Hook (b. 1948)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for William Hook at 8 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $550 including buyer’s premium (middle half $512–$640, n=5). The auction record is $61,166 for Federal carved mahogany serpentine serving table (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal carved mahogany serpentine serving table, 1800-1815 | Mahogany | $61,166 | Christie's | May 2002 |
| 2 | A FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY SERVER, 1800-1815 | Mahogany | $49,844 | Christie's | Jan 2003 |
| 3 | FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY FALL FRONT SECRETARY, North Shore, Massachusetts, circa 1820;, circa 1820 | Mahogany | $16,000 | Grogan & Company | May 2012 |
| 4 | Winter in the Ranchos de Taos | Oil on canvas | $10,890 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Federal Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Work Table, 1815 | Federal Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer | $4,200 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | Late Sky, 1948 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,660 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Carved Card Table, 1815 | Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer | $3,055 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Feb 2005 |
| 8 | Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers, attr. Hook, 2012 | Mahogany | $2,745 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | New Mexico Chamisa, 1995 | Acrylic on canvas board | $1,216 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | English Countryside and Stuart's Cove | Acrylic on canvas board | $1,100 | Clars Auction Gallery | May 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $10,100 |
| Paintings | 8 | $870 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $4,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $595 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Hook is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,202.

A work by William Hook sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $3,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Hook work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hook work is $3,202.

The median William Hook painting sells for $870 across 8 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 | 8 | $870 | $10,890 | — | 2026-10-16 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $522–$985 | $595 | $1,216 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $10,890 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,660 |

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 Hook worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hook work is $3,202. The median William Hook painting sells for $870 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Hook's auction record is $61,166, set in 2002.

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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 Hook auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-hook (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.