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# William J. Whittemore (1860–1955)

William J. Whittemore is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $600.

A work by William J. Whittemore sold in 2009 for $840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. Whittemore work is $600.

The median William J. Whittemore painting sells for $415 across 1 lots.

The median William J. Whittemore work on paper sells for $720 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $415 | $415 | 50% | 2010-01-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $720 | $840 | — | 2009-06-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $840 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $600 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $415 |

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. Whittemore worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. Whittemore work is $600. The median William J. Whittemore painting sells for $415 across 1 lots. The median William J. Whittemore work on paper sells for $720 across 2 lots.

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

William J. Whittemore's auction record is $840, set in 2009.

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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.