> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-umbreit · updated 2026-11-01

# William Umbreit (b. 1935)

William Umbreit is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $712. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Umbreit sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Umbreit work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Umbreit work is $712.

The median William Umbreit sculpture sells for $932 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $932† | $1,250 | — | 2020-07-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1,063 |

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 Umbreit worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Umbreit work is $712. The median William Umbreit sculpture sells for $932 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Umbreit's auction record is $1,250, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Umbreit auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-umbreit (updated 2026-11-01).

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.