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# William Rittase (1894–1968)

William Rittase is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,500.

A work by William Rittase sold in 2020 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Rittase work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Rittase work is $1,500.

The median William Rittase photograph sells for $1,500 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 7 | $1,500 | $8,560 | 71.4% | 2025-06-27 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $650–$2,000 | $1,500 | $8,560 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2004 | $8,560 |
| Photography | 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 Rittase worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Rittase work is $1,500. The median William Rittase photograph sells for $1,500 across 5 lots.

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

William Rittase's auction record is $8,560, set in 2004.

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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 Rittase auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-rittase (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.