William Verplanck Birney (1858–1909)
William Verplanck Birney is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,978. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Verplanck Birney sold in 2026 for $11,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Verplanck Birney on OpeningBid →What is a William Verplanck Birney work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Verplanck Birney work is $1,978.
The median William Verplanck Birney painting sells for $2,000 across 9 lots.
The median William Verplanck Birney work on paper sells for $125 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $2,000† | $11,430 | 75% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $125 | $125 | — | 2022-02-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,807–$3,334† | $2,000† | $11,430 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $11,430 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $4,780 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $125 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Verplanck Birney worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Verplanck Birney work is $1,978. The median William Verplanck Birney painting sells for $2,000 across 9 lots. The median William Verplanck Birney work on paper sells for $125 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Verplanck Birney painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Verplanck Birney painting is $2,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Verplanck Birney's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Verplanck Birney painting is $11,430.
What is William Verplanck Birney's auction record?
William Verplanck Birney's auction record is $16,250, set in 2015.
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