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# William S. Rice (1873–1963)

## What is William S. Rice’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for William S. Rice at 8 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,904 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,032–$4,205, n=19). The auction record is $10,625 for In the Heart of the Redwoods (2021, Toomey & Co.). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the Heart of the Redwoods, 1873 | Ink | $10,625 | Toomey & Co. | Dec 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Select Images, 1873 | Etching | $7,500 | Bonhams | Apr 2016 |
| 2 | Landscape Woodcuts, 1925 | Woodcut | $6,120 | Bonhams | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Azalea, 1940 | Woodcut | $6,096 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Japanese Peony, 1930 | Woodcut | $4,752 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Tulip Decoration, 1963 | Woodcut on tissue | $4,680 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | The Dairy Farm; Pennsylvania Cottage; Roman Housetops, 1940 | Woodcut | $4,375 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | Almond Branch, 1963 | Woodcut | $4,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Hollyhocks, 1963 | Woodcut on Japan paper | $4,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Amaryllis, 1963 | Woodcut | $4,160 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 64 | $2,268 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $2,250 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William S. Rice is an American artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,268. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William S. Rice sold in 2026 for $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William S. Rice work is $2,268.

The median William S. Rice print sells for $2,268 across 65 lots.

The median William S. Rice work on paper sells for $3,750 across 3 lots.

The median William S. Rice painting sells for $2,906 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William S. Rice prints typically sell for $1,063–$2,656 (the middle half of 56 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 67 | $2,268† | $7,500 | 97% | 2026-07-22 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,906 | $4,063 | — | 2022-03-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,750 | $10,625 | 75% | 2024-01-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,810 | $10,625 | — | 2025-10-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

William S. Rice's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (67 lots) median $2,268 with 97% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,906, record $4,063. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $6,810.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $1,063–$2,656† | $2,022† | $7,500 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $7,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $6,120 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,063 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $3,750 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,750 |

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. Rice worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William S. Rice work is $2,268. The median William S. Rice print sells for $2,268 across 65 lots. The median William S. Rice work on paper sells for $3,750 across 3 lots. The median William S. Rice painting sells for $2,906 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William S. Rice prints typically sell for $1,063–$2,656 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William S. Rice print?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William S. Rice print is $2,268. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William S. Rice's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William S. Rice print is $7,500.

### What is the average price of a small William S. Rice print?

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William S. Rice print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,022, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William S. Rice's auction record is $10,625, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William S. Rice auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-s-rice (updated 2026-11-03).

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.