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# William Wallace Gilchrist (1879–1926)

William Wallace Gilchrist is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $660.

A work by William Wallace Gilchrist sold in 2005 for $5,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Wallace Gilchrist work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wallace Gilchrist work is $660.

The median William Wallace Gilchrist work on paper sells for $550 across 3 lots.

The median William Wallace Gilchrist painting sells for $6,788 across 2 lots.

The median William Wallace Gilchrist photograph sells for $62 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $6,788 | $7,700 | — | 2005-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $550 | $770 | — | 1988-11-03 |
| Photography | 1 | $62 | $62 | — | 2012-04-12 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1988 | $7,700 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $5,875 |
| Works on Paper | 1988 | $770 |
| Works on Paper | 1988 | $550 |
| Photography | 2012 | $62 |

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 Wallace Gilchrist worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wallace Gilchrist work is $660. The median William Wallace Gilchrist work on paper sells for $550 across 3 lots. The median William Wallace Gilchrist painting sells for $6,788 across 2 lots. The median William Wallace Gilchrist photograph sells for $62 across 1 lots.

### What is William Wallace Gilchrist's auction record?

William Wallace Gilchrist's auction record is $7,700, set in 1988.

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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.