William J. McCloskey (1859–1941)
William J. McCloskey is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $164,625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William J. McCloskey sold in 2026 for $203,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William J. McCloskey on OpeningBid →What is a William J. McCloskey work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. McCloskey work is $164,625.
The median William J. McCloskey painting sells for $185,500 across 9 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 | 11 | $185,500† | $516,500 | 81.8% | 2026-01-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $185,500† | $516,500 | — | 2026-01-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $150,325–$220,545† | $187,250† | $516,500 |
† 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 | 2018 | $516,500 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $231,061 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William J. McCloskey worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. McCloskey work is $164,625. The median William J. McCloskey painting sells for $185,500 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William J. McCloskey painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William J. McCloskey painting is $185,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William J. McCloskey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William J. McCloskey painting is $516,500.
What is William J. McCloskey's auction record?
William J. McCloskey's auction record is $516,500, set in 2018.
See the full William J. McCloskey record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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