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# William Saroyan (1908–1981)

William Saroyan is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,512. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Saroyan sold in 2020 for $1,512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Saroyan work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Saroyan work is $1,512.

The median William Saroyan print sells for $2,600 across 3 lots.

The median William Saroyan work on paper sells for $1,512 across 1 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 | 4 | $2,600† | $8,500 | 75% | 2010-04-14 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,512 | $1,512 | — | 2020-10-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $8,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $2,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,512 |

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 Saroyan worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Saroyan work is $1,512. The median William Saroyan print sells for $2,600 across 3 lots. The median William Saroyan work on paper sells for $1,512 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Saroyan's auction record is $8,500, 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.

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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.