William McKendree Snyder (1849–1930)
William McKendree Snyder is an American artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,200. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William McKendree Snyder sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William McKendree Snyder on OpeningBid →What is a William McKendree Snyder work worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William McKendree Snyder work is $3,200.
The median William McKendree Snyder painting sells for $3,200 across 67 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William McKendree Snyder paintings typically sell for $1,825–$3,500 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) William McKendree Snyder paintings typically sell for $2,969–$7,312 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 70 | $3,200†‡ | $17,000† | 95.7% | 2026-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $13,975†‡ | $17,000† | — | 2021-04-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 46 | $1,825–$3,500†‡ | $3,000†‡ | $11,500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $2,969–$7,312†‡ | $5,100†‡ | $17,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2021 | $17,000† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $16,450‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William McKendree Snyder worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William McKendree Snyder work is $3,200. The median William McKendree Snyder painting sells for $3,200 across 67 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William McKendree Snyder paintings typically sell for $1,825–$3,500 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) William McKendree Snyder paintings typically sell for $2,969–$7,312 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a William McKendree Snyder painting?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William McKendree Snyder painting is $3,200. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is William McKendree Snyder's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William McKendree Snyder painting is $17,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small William McKendree Snyder painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William McKendree Snyder painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium William McKendree Snyder painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William McKendree Snyder painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is William McKendree Snyder's auction record?
William McKendree Snyder's auction record is $17,000, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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