> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-metcalf · updated 2026-11-01

# William Metcalf (b. 1920)

William Metcalf is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,023.

A work by William Metcalf sold in 2024 for $1,260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Metcalf work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Metcalf work is $1,023.

The median William Metcalf painting sells for $786 across 7 lots.

The median William Metcalf sculpture sells for $1,260 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $786 | $2,500 | 87.5% | 2024-03-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,260 | $1,260 | 50% | 2024-10-17 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,500 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,260 |

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 Metcalf worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Metcalf work is $1,023. The median William Metcalf painting sells for $786 across 7 lots. The median William Metcalf sculpture sells for $1,260 across 1 lots.

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

William Metcalf's auction record is $2,500, set in 2017.

---

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 Metcalf auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-metcalf (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.