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# William Raymond Dommersen (1827–1927)

## What is William Raymond Dommersen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for William Raymond Dommersen at 19 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $437 including buyer’s premium (middle half $344–$658, n=5). The auction record is $5,961 for figures near an inn (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | figures near an inn | Oil on panel | $5,961 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 2 | villagers in a sunlit dutch town | Oil on canvas | $5,537 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 3 | Market day, 1850 | Oil paint | $4,417 | Christie's | Jan 2008 |
| 4 | An Italianate coastal scene, 1850 | Oil paint | $3,880 | Christie's | Mar 2004 |
| 5 | Unloading the catch, Cuttero, Italy, 1850 | Oil paint | $3,444 | Christie's | Sep 2004 |
| 6 | Travellers resting before lake Como, 1850 | Oil paint | $3,436 | Christie's | Jan 2008 |
| 7 | THE GATE, ST LOU, BRUGES | Oil on canvas | $2,816 | Sworders | Feb 2007 |
| 8 | SCHIEDAM ON THE SCHELDE, HOLLAND; KAMNAY, ON THE ZUIDER ZEE, HOLLAND | Oil on canvas | $2,518 | Sworders | Apr 2012 |
| 9 | By the shores of lake Como, 1850 | Oil paint | $2,477 | Christie's | Jul 2001 |
| 10 | Fisherfolk at the water's edge on a still day, 1850 | Painting | $2,432 | Christie's | Sep 2012 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $1,118 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,530 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $892 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Raymond Dommersen is a Dutch artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,074. 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 Raymond Dommersen sold in 2020 for $1,118, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Raymond Dommersen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Raymond Dommersen work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Raymond Dommersen work is $1,074.

The median William Raymond Dommersen painting sells for $1,096 across 48 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William Raymond Dommersen paintings typically sell for $762–$2,560 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) William Raymond Dommersen paintings typically sell for $470–$1,362 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 64 | $1,096†‡ | $40,000† | 75% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $22,257† | $40,000† | — | 2003-04-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $470–$1,362†‡ | $892†‡ | $22,257 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $762–$2,560†‡ | $1,492†‡ | $12,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $40,000† |
| Paintings | 2003 | $22,257 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Raymond Dommersen worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Raymond Dommersen work is $1,074. The median William Raymond Dommersen painting sells for $1,096 across 48 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Raymond Dommersen paintings typically sell for $762–$2,560 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) William Raymond Dommersen paintings typically sell for $470–$1,362 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 Raymond Dommersen painting?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Raymond Dommersen painting is $1,096. 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 Raymond Dommersen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Raymond Dommersen painting is $40,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $40,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium William Raymond Dommersen painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Raymond Dommersen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,492, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small William Raymond Dommersen painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Raymond Dommersen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $892, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Raymond Dommersen's auction record?

William Raymond Dommersen's auction record is $40,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $40,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.