William Paul Gottlieb (1917–2006)
William Paul Gottlieb is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,000. 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 Paul Gottlieb sold in 2021 for $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Paul Gottlieb on OpeningBid →What is a William Paul Gottlieb work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Paul Gottlieb work is $1,000.
The median William Paul Gottlieb photograph sells for $1,134 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 11 | $1,134†‡ | $3,250 | 72.7% | 2024-04-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $850–$1,690‡ | $1,268‡ | $3,250 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $3,250 |
| Photography | 2016 | $2,080 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Paul Gottlieb worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Paul Gottlieb work is $1,000. The median William Paul Gottlieb photograph sells for $1,134 across 8 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 Paul Gottlieb photograph?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Paul Gottlieb photograph is $1,134. 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 Paul Gottlieb's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Paul Gottlieb photograph is $3,250.
What is William Paul Gottlieb's auction record?
William Paul Gottlieb's auction record is $3,250, set in 2021.
See the full William Paul Gottlieb record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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