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# William Pettet (b. 1942)

William Pettet is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $625.

A work by William Pettet sold in 2022 for $2,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Pettet work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Pettet work is $625.

The median William Pettet print sells for $188 across 1 lots.

The median William Pettet painting sells for $2,750 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $188 | $188 | 50% | 2021-02-11 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 | — | 2022-05-03 |

William Pettet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $188 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,750, record $2,750. A typical William Pettet painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $188 |

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 Pettet worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Pettet work is $625. The median William Pettet print sells for $188 across 1 lots. The median William Pettet painting sells for $2,750 across 1 lots.

### What is William Pettet's auction record?

William Pettet's auction record is $2,750, set in 2022.

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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.