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# William S. Darling (1882–1963)

William S. Darling is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $593.

A work by William S. Darling sold in 2021 for $593, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William S. Darling work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William S. Darling work is $593.

The median William S. Darling painting sells for $546 across 14 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $546† | $1,440 | 66.7% | 2024-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $256–$450† | $330† | $1,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $500–$1,200 | $687 | $1,440 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,440 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,265 |

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 S. Darling worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William S. Darling work is $593. The median William S. Darling painting sells for $546 across 14 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William S. Darling painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William S. Darling painting is $546. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William S. Darling's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William S. Darling painting is $1,440.

### What is William S. Darling's auction record?

William S. Darling's auction record is $1,440, set in 2010.

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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.