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# William J. Dowling (1907–1980)

William J. Dowling is an artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $536. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William J. Dowling sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $1,647 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William J. Dowling work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. Dowling work is $536.

The median William J. Dowling painting sells for $552 across 2 lots.

The median William J. Dowling work on paper sells for $536 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 | 4 | $552 | $694 | 50% | 2009-03-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $536 | $536 | 50% | 2009-03-03 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $694 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $536 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $410 |

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 J. Dowling worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. Dowling work is $536. The median William J. Dowling painting sells for $552 across 2 lots. The median William J. Dowling work on paper sells for $536 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William J. Dowling's auction record?

William J. Dowling's auction record is $1,647, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,647 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.