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# William Rau

William Rau is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $550.

A work by William Rau sold in 2002 for $550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Rau work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Rau work is $550.

The median William Rau photograph sells for $715 across 2 lots.

The median William Rau print sells for $550 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $550 | $550 | — | 2002-06-06 |
| Photography | 2 | $715 | $880 | — | 2002-06-06 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1991 | $880 |
| Photography | 2002 | $550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $550 |

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 Rau worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Rau work is $550. The median William Rau photograph sells for $715 across 2 lots. The median William Rau print sells for $550 across 1 lots.

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

William Rau's auction record is $880, set in 1991.

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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.