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# William Unger (1837–1932)

William Unger is a German artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $116. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Unger is recorded as sold in 2022 for $208; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Unger work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Unger work is $116.

The median William Unger print sells for $86 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $86†‡ | $176 | 53.8% | 2024-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $71–$86‡ | $86‡ | $176 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $176 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $116 |

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 Unger worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Unger work is $116. The median William Unger print sells for $86 across 7 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 Unger print?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Unger print is $86. 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 Unger's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Unger print is $176.

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

William Unger's auction record is $212, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Unger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-unger-2 (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.