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# William Schwedler (1942–1982)

William Schwedler is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $325. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Schwedler sold in 2025 for $1,912, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Schwedler work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Schwedler work is $325.

The median William Schwedler painting sells for $1,606 across 2 lots.

The median William Schwedler print sells for $87 across 2 lots.

The median William Schwedler work on paper sells for $325 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 | 2 | $87 | $133 | — | 2010-12-14 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,606† | $1,912 | — | 2025-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $325 | $325 | — | 2021-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

William Schwedler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $87. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,606, record $1,912. A typical William Schwedler painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,912 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,300† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $325 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $133 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $42 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Schwedler worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Schwedler work is $325. The median William Schwedler painting sells for $1,606 across 2 lots. The median William Schwedler print sells for $87 across 2 lots. The median William Schwedler work on paper sells for $325 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Schwedler's auction record is $1,912, set in 2025.

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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.