William Samuel Schwartz (1896–1977)
William Samuel Schwartz is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,963. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Samuel Schwartz sold in 2026 for $3,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Samuel Schwartz work is $2,963.
The median William Samuel Schwartz painting sells for $7,550 across 12 lots.
The median William Samuel Schwartz print sells for $123 across 4 lots.
The median William Samuel Schwartz work on paper sells for $1,426 across 2 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 | 4 | $123† | $630 | — | 2024-11-19 |
| Paintings | 16 | $7,550† | $36,824 | 75% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,426† | $2,726 | — | 2008-03-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
William Samuel Schwartz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $123. Paintings (16 lots) median $7,550, record $36,824. A typical William Samuel Schwartz painting sells for around 61× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,000–$16,250† | $4,480† | $36,824 |
† 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 | 1999 | $36,824 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $30,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,726 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $630 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $175† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $125† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Samuel Schwartz worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Samuel Schwartz work is $2,963. The median William Samuel Schwartz painting sells for $7,550 across 12 lots. The median William Samuel Schwartz print sells for $123 across 4 lots. The median William Samuel Schwartz work on paper sells for $1,426 across 2 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 Samuel Schwartz painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Samuel Schwartz painting is $7,550. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Samuel Schwartz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Samuel Schwartz painting is $36,824.
What is William Samuel Schwartz's auction record?
William Samuel Schwartz's auction record is $36,824, set in 1999.
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