William Staples Drown (1856–1915)
William Staples Drown is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $554. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Staples Drown sold in 2024 for $960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Staples Drown on OpeningBid →What is a William Staples Drown work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Staples Drown work is $554.
The median William Staples Drown painting sells for $456 across 22 lots.
The median William Staples Drown work on paper sells for $554 across 4 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $456†‡ | $36,425 | 84.6% | 2025-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $554 | $575 | 80% | 2006-11-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $331–$1,306†‡ | $558†‡ | $36,425 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $36,425 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $36,425 |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $575 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $558 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Staples Drown worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Staples Drown work is $554. The median William Staples Drown painting sells for $456 across 22 lots. The median William Staples Drown work on paper sells for $554 across 4 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a William Staples Drown painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Staples Drown painting is $456. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is William Staples Drown's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Staples Drown painting is $36,425.
What is the average price of a small William Staples Drown painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Staples Drown painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $558, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is William Staples Drown's auction record?
William Staples Drown's auction record is $36,425, set in 2005.
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