William Meyerowitz (1887–1981)
William Meyerowitz is an American artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $900. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Meyerowitz sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $3,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Meyerowitz work is $900.
The median William Meyerowitz painting sells for $1,150 across 37 lots.
The median William Meyerowitz print sells for $460 across 20 lots.
The median William Meyerowitz work on paper sells for $610 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Meyerowitz paintings typically sell for $1,041–$3,088 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 28 | $460†‡ | $1,528 | 71.4% | 2025-07-10 |
| Paintings | 47 | $1,150†‡ | $8,750 | 78.7% | 2025-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $610†‡ | $3,000 | 61.1% | 2025-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,500 | $8,750 | — | 2024-11-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Meyerowitz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $460 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $1,150, record $8,750. A typical William Meyerowitz painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $7,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $168–$825†‡ | $326†‡ | $1,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $349–$737‡ | $625‡ | $1,823 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,041–$3,088† | $1,390† | $8,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $272–$492†‡ | $307†‡ | $1,500 |
† 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 | 2024 | $8,750 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $6,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,528 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Meyerowitz worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Meyerowitz work is $900. The median William Meyerowitz painting sells for $1,150 across 37 lots. The median William Meyerowitz print sells for $460 across 20 lots. The median William Meyerowitz work on paper sells for $610 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Meyerowitz paintings typically sell for $1,041–$3,088 (the middle half of 22 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 Meyerowitz painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Meyerowitz painting is $1,150. 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 Meyerowitz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Meyerowitz painting is $8,750.
What is the average price of a William Meyerowitz print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Meyerowitz print is $460. 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 Meyerowitz's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Meyerowitz print is $1,528.
What is the average price of a William Meyerowitz work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Meyerowitz work on paper is $610. 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 Meyerowitz's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Meyerowitz work on paper is $3,000.
What is the average price of a medium William Meyerowitz painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Meyerowitz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,390, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small William Meyerowitz print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Meyerowitz print (small (under 50 cm)) is $326, 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 Meyerowitz's auction record?
William Meyerowitz's auction record is $8,750, set in 2008.
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