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# William Maxwell (b. 1939)

William Maxwell is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $509.

A work by William Maxwell sold in 2023 for $1,011, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Maxwell work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Maxwell work is $509.

The median William Maxwell painting sells for $1,011 across 1 lots.

The median William Maxwell print sells for $508 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $508 | $508 | — | 2025-06-20 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,011 | $1,011 | — | 2023-05-19 |

William Maxwell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $508. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,011, record $1,011.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,011 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $508 |

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 Maxwell worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Maxwell work is $509. The median William Maxwell painting sells for $1,011 across 1 lots. The median William Maxwell print sells for $508 across 1 lots.

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

William Maxwell's auction record is $1,011, set in 2023.

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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 Maxwell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-maxwell (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.