William Merritt Post (1856–1935)
William Merritt Post is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,150. 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 Merritt Post is recorded as sold in 2022 for $1,900; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Merritt Post on OpeningBid →What is a William Merritt Post work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Merritt Post work is $1,150.
The median William Merritt Post painting sells for $1,200 across 23 lots.
The median William Merritt Post work on paper sells for $760 across 4 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 | 26 | $1,200†‡ | $4,062‡ | 88.5% | 2024-04-24 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $760 | $1,150 | 80% | 2010-11-10 |
† 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) | 5 | $325–$2,585†‡ | $826†‡ | $3,450 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,096–$2,722‡ | $1,900‡ | $4,062‡ |
† 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 | 2018 | $4,062‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,690 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,116 |
‡ 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 Merritt Post worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Merritt Post work is $1,150. The median William Merritt Post painting sells for $1,200 across 23 lots. The median William Merritt Post work on paper sells for $760 across 4 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 Merritt Post painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Merritt Post painting is $1,200. 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 Merritt Post's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Merritt Post painting is $4,062. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium William Merritt Post painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Merritt Post painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Merritt Post's auction record?
William Merritt Post's auction record is $4,062, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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