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# William Sheridan Young (b. 1836)

William Sheridan Young is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $4,666. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Sheridan Young sold in 2011 for $9,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Sheridan Young work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Sheridan Young work is $4,666.

The median William Sheridan Young painting sells for $4,666 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $4,666‡ | $9,480 | — | 2022-09-09 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $9,480 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $5,333 |

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 Sheridan Young worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Sheridan Young work is $4,666. The median William Sheridan Young painting sells for $4,666 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Sheridan Young's auction record?

William Sheridan Young's auction record is $9,480, set in 2011.

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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.