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# William Norman Arnold (1902–2006)

William Norman Arnold is an American/Louisiana artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $384.

A work by William Norman Arnold sold in 2023 for $384, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Norman Arnold work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Norman Arnold work is $384.

The median William Norman Arnold painting sells for $384 across 7 lots.

The median William Norman Arnold work on paper sells for $386 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $384 | $671 | 43.8% | 2023-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $386 | $528 | 66.7% | 2016-07-17 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $671 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $625 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $528 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $244 |

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 Norman Arnold worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Norman Arnold work is $384. The median William Norman Arnold painting sells for $384 across 7 lots. The median William Norman Arnold work on paper sells for $386 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a William Norman Arnold painting?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Norman Arnold painting is $384.

### What is William Norman Arnold's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Norman Arnold painting is $671.

### What is William Norman Arnold's auction record?

William Norman Arnold's auction record is $671, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.