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# William Jurian Kaula (1871–1953)

William Jurian Kaula is an American artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $2,125. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Jurian Kaula is recorded as sold in 2024 for $3,250; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Jurian Kaula work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Jurian Kaula work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Jurian Kaula work is $2,125.

The median William Jurian Kaula painting sells for $2,816 across 58 lots.

The median William Jurian Kaula work on paper sells for $799 across 14 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Jurian Kaula paintings typically sell for $770–$2,205 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) William Jurian Kaula paintings typically sell for $3,664–$11,131 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 67 | $2,816‡ | $38,400 | 86.6% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $799‡ | $3,408 | — | 2016-08-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $23,500 | $38,400 | — | 2014-02-07 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $770–$2,205‡ | $1,100‡ | $5,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $3,664–$11,131‡ | $4,862‡ | $38,400 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $654–$1,508‡ | $1,025‡ | $1,845 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $610–$1,064‡ | $715‡ | $3,408 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $38,400 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $23,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $3,408 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,845 |

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 Jurian Kaula worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Jurian Kaula work is $2,125. The median William Jurian Kaula painting sells for $2,816 across 58 lots. The median William Jurian Kaula work on paper sells for $799 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Jurian Kaula paintings typically sell for $770–$2,205 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) William Jurian Kaula paintings typically sell for $3,664–$11,131 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a William Jurian Kaula painting?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Jurian Kaula painting is $2,816. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Jurian Kaula's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Jurian Kaula painting is $38,400.

### What is the average price of a William Jurian Kaula work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Jurian Kaula work on paper is $799. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Jurian Kaula's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Jurian Kaula work on paper is $3,408.

### What is the average price of a small William Jurian Kaula painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Jurian Kaula painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium William Jurian Kaula painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Jurian Kaula painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,862, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Jurian Kaula's auction record?

William Jurian Kaula's auction record is $38,400, set in 2006.

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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 Jurian Kaula auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-jurian-kaula (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.