William Seward Burroughs (1914–1997)
William Seward Burroughs is an US artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Seward Burroughs sold in 2025 for $4,256, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Seward Burroughs on OpeningBid →What is a William Seward Burroughs work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Seward Burroughs work is $3,500.
The median William Seward Burroughs work on paper sells for $4,119 across 3 lots.
The median William Seward Burroughs painting sells for $990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $990 | $990 | — | 2026-02-05 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $4,119† | $6,670† | — | 2026-06-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $6,670† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,119† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $990 |
† 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 Seward Burroughs worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Seward Burroughs work is $3,500. The median William Seward Burroughs work on paper sells for $4,119 across 3 lots. The median William Seward Burroughs painting sells for $990 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Seward Burroughs's auction record?
William Seward Burroughs's auction record is $6,670, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,670 (buyer's premium not included).
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