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# William Torgerson (1833–1890)

William Torgerson is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Torgerson sold in 2022 for $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Torgerson work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Torgerson work is $1,250.

The median William Torgerson painting sells for $15,700 across 2 lots.

The median William Torgerson print sells for $39 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $39‡ | $39‡ | — | 2024-02-23 |
| Paintings | 2 | $15,700‡ | $30,813 | — | 2017-01-19 |

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

William Torgerson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $39. Paintings (2 lots) median $15,700, record $30,813. A typical William Torgerson painting sells for around 407× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $30,813 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $587‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $39‡ |

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

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 Torgerson worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Torgerson work is $1,250. The median William Torgerson painting sells for $15,700 across 2 lots. The median William Torgerson print sells for $39 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

William Torgerson's auction record is $30,813, set in 2017.

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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.