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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Pène du Bois auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-pene-du-bois (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.