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# William S. Schwartz (1896–1977)

William S. Schwartz is an American artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $4,270. 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 S. Schwartz sold in 2025 for $4,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William S. Schwartz work is $4,270.

The median William S. Schwartz painting sells for $8,625 across 23 lots.

The median William S. Schwartz print sells for $333 across 8 lots.

The median William S. Schwartz work on paper sells for $3,283 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William S. Schwartz paintings typically sell for $3,659–$16,935 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $333‡ | $1,035 | 72.7% | 2024-07-24 |
| Paintings | 30 | $8,625† | $49,000 | 76.7% | 2025-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $3,283‡ | $9,560 | 60% | 2021-04-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

William S. Schwartz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $333 with 72.7% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $8,625, record $49,000. A typical William S. Schwartz painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $180–$755 | $378 | $1,035 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $3,659–$16,935† | $7,670† | $32,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $390–$3,840‡ | $2,726‡ | $4,095 |

‡ 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 | 2007 | $49,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $35,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $9,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $4,095 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $1,035 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $920 |

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. Schwartz worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William S. Schwartz work is $4,270. The median William S. Schwartz painting sells for $8,625 across 23 lots. The median William S. Schwartz print sells for $333 across 8 lots. The median William S. Schwartz work on paper sells for $3,283 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William S. Schwartz paintings typically sell for $3,659–$16,935 (the middle half of 20 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 S. Schwartz painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William S. Schwartz painting is $8,625. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William S. Schwartz painting is $49,000.

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

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William S. Schwartz print is $333. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William S. Schwartz print is $1,035.

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

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William S. Schwartz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,670, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William S. Schwartz's auction record is $49,000, set in 2007.

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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 S. Schwartz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-s-schwartz (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.