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# William Tucker (b. 1935)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for William Tucker at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,914 including buyer’s premium (middle half $937–$2,368, n=6). The auction record is $12,197 for Beulah XII (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beulah XII | — | $12,197 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 2 | Persecutor | Cast bronze multiple | $5,805 | Phillips | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (bronze sculpture with brown patina), 1965 | Bronze | $5,400 | Wright | Mar 2006 |
| 4 | Untitled Maquette, 1979 | Steel sculpture on wooden base | $5,280 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2010 |
| 5 | Tuche, Greek Goddess of Fortune, 1993 | Bronze | $4,826 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 6 | Study for Gymnast IV, 1985 | Oil stick on paper | $4,375 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | Karnak, 1935 | Wood | $3,646 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | I. UNTITLED (STUDY FOR SCULPTURE) II. STUDY FOR GAIA | I. charcoal and graphite on paper ii. oilstick on paper | $2,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | Tuche, Greek Goddess of Fortune, 1993, 1993 | Bronze with verdigris patina | $2,432 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Anaxagoras, 1989 | Bronze | $2,176 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $2,176 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $847 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,937 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $692 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Tucker is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,937. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Tucker sold in 2026 for $5,805, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Tucker work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Tucker work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Tucker work is $1,937.

The median William Tucker sculpture sells for $1,937 across 9 lots.

The median William Tucker work on paper sells for $847 across 7 lots.

The median William Tucker print sells for $617 across 4 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 | 4 | $617 | $5,805 | — | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $847 | $4,375 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $1,937 | $5,400 | 90% | 2026-02-27 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,490–$4,940 | $2,056 | $5,400 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $5,805 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $5,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $5,280 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $685 |

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 Tucker worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Tucker work is $1,937. The median William Tucker sculpture sells for $1,937 across 9 lots. The median William Tucker work on paper sells for $847 across 7 lots. The median William Tucker print sells for $617 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

William Tucker's auction record is $12,197, set in 2007.

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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 Tucker auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-tucker (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.