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# 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William J. McCloskey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-j-mccloskey (updated 2026-11-01).

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.