William Pène du Bois (1916–1993)
William Pène du Bois is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $2,000.
A work by William Pène du Bois sold in 2025 for $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Pène du Bois on OpeningBid →What is a William Pène du Bois work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Pène du Bois work is $2,000.
The median William Pène du Bois work on paper sells for $1,500 across 12 lots.
The median William Pène du Bois print sells for $2,000 across 4 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $2,000 | $3,250 | — | 2020-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,500 | $7,000 | — | 2025-06-17 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $607–$2,625 | $1,500 | $7,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Pène du Bois worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Pène du Bois work is $2,000. The median William Pène du Bois work on paper sells for $1,500 across 12 lots. The median William Pène du Bois print sells for $2,000 across 4 lots.
What is the average price of a William Pène du Bois work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Pène du Bois work on paper is $1,500.
What is William Pène du Bois's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Pène du Bois work on paper is $7,000.
What is the average price of a small William Pène du Bois work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Pène du Bois work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is William Pène du Bois's auction record?
William Pène du Bois's auction record is $7,000, set in 2021.
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