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# William Kienbusch (1914–1980)

William Kienbusch is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,738. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Kienbusch sold in 2024 for $1,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Kienbusch work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Kienbusch work is $1,738.

The median William Kienbusch work on paper sells for $1,875 across 7 lots.

The median William Kienbusch painting sells for $700 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $700‡ | $700‡ | — | 2019-08-01 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,875 | $5,500 | — | 2024-11-12 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $5,288 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $700‡ |

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

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 Kienbusch worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Kienbusch work is $1,738. The median William Kienbusch work on paper sells for $1,875 across 7 lots. The median William Kienbusch painting sells for $700 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Kienbusch's auction record?

William Kienbusch's auction record is $5,500, set in 2019.

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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.