William Seltzer Rice (1873–1963)
William Seltzer Rice is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,100.
A work by William Seltzer Rice sold in 2026 for $1,664, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Seltzer Rice on OpeningBid →What is a William Seltzer Rice work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Seltzer Rice work is $1,100.
The median William Seltzer Rice print sells for $825 across 8 lots.
The median William Seltzer Rice work on paper sells for $1,664 across 1 lots.
The median William Seltzer Rice painting sells for $1,807 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 | 8 | $825† | $2,413 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,807 | $1,807 | — | 2010-02-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,664 | $1,664 | — | 2026-02-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
William Seltzer Rice's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $825. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,807, record $1,807. A typical William Seltzer Rice painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $538–$1,266† | $825† | $2,413 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,413 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,807 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,764 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,664 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Seltzer Rice worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Seltzer Rice work is $1,100. The median William Seltzer Rice print sells for $825 across 8 lots. The median William Seltzer Rice work on paper sells for $1,664 across 1 lots. The median William Seltzer Rice painting sells for $1,807 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Seltzer Rice's auction record?
William Seltzer Rice's auction record is $2,413, set in 2025.
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