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# William Slaughter (1923–2003)

William Slaughter is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $5,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Slaughter sold in 2023 for $9,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Slaughter work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Slaughter work is $5,500.

The median William Slaughter painting sells for $7,250 across 6 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 | 7 | $7,250† | $14,000† | 85.7% | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $14,000† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $9,500 |

† 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 Slaughter worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Slaughter work is $5,500. The median William Slaughter painting sells for $7,250 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Slaughter's auction record is $9,500, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Slaughter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-slaughter (updated 2026-11-02).

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.