> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-steiger · updated 2026-11-02

# William Steiger (b. 1962)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for William Steiger at 4 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,792 including buyer’s premium (middle half $826–$2,508, n=5). The auction record is $7,500 for Railway Tanker (2011, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Railway Tanker, 1962 | Painting | $7,500 | Wright | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Blue Mill, 2004 | Painting | $6,875 | Wright | Sep 2013 |
| 3 | Water Tower 87 ft High 65 Thou Gals, 2001 | Painting | $5,938 | Wright | Jun 2011 |
| 4 | Caboose, 2006 | Painting | $5,313 | Wright | Jun 2011 |
| 5 | Caboose 1, 2008 | Painting | $5,313 | Wright | Jun 2011 |
| 6 | Tarmac, 2002 | Painting | $5,080 | Wright | Sep 2013 |
| 7 | Incline to Blast Furnace, 1999 | Painting | $4,063 | Wright | Jun 2011 |
| 8 | Wonderwheel, 2020 | Gouache | $3,302 | Rago Arts | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | Tarmac #5, 2005 | Painting | $3,125 | Wright | Jun 2011 |
| 10 | Dirigible, 2000 | Painting | $3,000 | Wright | Jun 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $2,508 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,792 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Steiger is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $2,250.

A work by William Steiger sold in 2025 for $2,508, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Steiger work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Steiger work is $2,250.

The median William Steiger painting sells for $2,629 across 22 lots.

The median William Steiger work on paper sells for $688 across 3 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 | 23 | $2,629 | $7,500 | 95.7% | 2026-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $688 | $1,792 | — | 2026-08-28 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,250–$4,317 | $1,750 | $7,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $7,500 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $6,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,792 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $688 |

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 Steiger worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Steiger work is $2,250. The median William Steiger painting sells for $2,629 across 22 lots. The median William Steiger work on paper sells for $688 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a William Steiger painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Steiger painting is $2,629.

### What is William Steiger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Steiger painting is $7,500.

### What is the average price of a medium William Steiger painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Steiger painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

William Steiger's auction record is $7,500, set in 2011.

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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 Steiger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-steiger (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.