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# William Ward Beecher (1921–2006)

William Ward Beecher is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $403. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Ward Beecher sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $850 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Ward Beecher work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ward Beecher work is $403.

The median William Ward Beecher painting sells for $403 across 3 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 | 4 | $403 | $999 | 75% | 2013-01-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2003 | $999 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $403 |

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 Ward Beecher worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ward Beecher work is $403. The median William Ward Beecher painting sells for $403 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Ward Beecher's auction record?

William Ward Beecher's auction record is $999, set in 2003.

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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.