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# William Spratling (1900–1967)

## What is William Spratling’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 398 auction results for William Spratling at 16 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $374–$5,786, n=36). The auction record is $30,240 for Jaguar Tea and Coffee Set (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaguar Tea and Coffee Set | Silver | $30,240 | Sotheby's | Jan 2021 |
| 2 | Jaguar | Silver, ebony (diospyros ebenum) | $28,125 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 3 | Heavy Disc Pattern, 1965 | Silver | $27,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2020 |
| 4 | Large dining table, circa 1930 | USA/Mexico, c. 1930 sabino, rosewood inlay | $17,280 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | tea service, 1940 | Silver | $15,600 | Wright | May 2007 |
| 6 | Jaguar seven-piece coffee and tea service, 1965 | Silver | $9,900 | Wright | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | A pair of William Spratling candelabra, 1900 | Rosewood | $8,750 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | lounge chair, 1948 | Leather | $8,400 | Wright | Mar 2008 |
| 9 | Collection of tabletop articles, 1940 | Silver | $8,255 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Collection of tabletop articles, 1940 | Silver | $8,255 | Wright | Jan 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 389 | $11 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $4,800 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 282 | $10 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 398 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Spratling is an American artist with 431 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $11. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Spratling sold in 2026 for $228, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Spratling work worth?

Across 393 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Spratling work is $11.

The median William Spratling print sells for $352 across 5 lots.

The median William Spratling work on paper sells for $4,420 across 1 lots.

The median William Spratling painting sells for $6,300 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 | 6 | $352† | $952 | 83.3% | 2023-12-06 |
| Paintings | 1 | $6,300 | $6,300 | — | 2023-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,420† | $4,420† | 50% | 2024-03-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7 | $7 | — | 2023-04-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $7,938 | $30,240 | — | 2026-07-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

William Spratling's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $352 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $6,300, record $6,300. A typical William Spratling painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $7,938.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,420† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $952 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $396 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $7 |

† 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 Spratling worth?

Across 393 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Spratling work is $11. The median William Spratling print sells for $352 across 5 lots. The median William Spratling work on paper sells for $4,420 across 1 lots. The median William Spratling painting sells for $6,300 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Spratling's auction record is $30,240, set in 2021.

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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 Spratling auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-spratling (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.