> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-wauer · updated 2026-11-02

# William Wauer (1866–1962)

## What is William Wauer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for William Wauer at 8 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,460 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,642–$11,811, n=6). The auction record is $322,061 for 24 sculptures (8 illustrated) (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 sculptures (8 illustrated), 1866 | Bronze | $322,061 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | Herwarth Walden, 1917 | Bronze | $156,345 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 3 | Maskenball (Narrenzug), 1924 | Oil on canvas | $117,540 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 4 | Boxer I (Rechtsausleger); Boxer II (Linksausleger), 1928 | Bronze | $54,252 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 5 | Rudolf Blümner | Bronze | $53,026 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2011 |
| 6 | Porträt Herwarth Walden, 1917 | Bronze | $49,059 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2015 |
| 7 | Tanz, 1866 | Oil paint | $39,456 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 8 | Nell Walden, 1866 | — | $35,385 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 9 | Albert Bassermann, 1921 | Bronze | $29,592 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 10 | Rudolf Blümner, 1919 | Bronze | $29,592 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $13,598 |
| Sculpture | 31 | $11,414 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $18,785 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $5,263 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Wauer is a German artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $6,963. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Wauer sold in 2026 for $8,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Wauer work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wauer work is $6,963.

The median William Wauer sculpture sells for $10,623 across 34 lots.

The median William Wauer painting sells for $8,320 across 11 lots.

The median William Wauer work on paper sells for $1,892 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Wauer sculptures typically sell for $4,280–$11,977 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $570 | $570 | 25% | 2004-03-26 |
| Paintings | 18 | $8,320‡ | $117,540 | 61.1% | 2026-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,892‡ | $5,425 | 50% | 2021-06-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 40 | $10,623‡ | $322,061 | 85% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $156,345 | $322,061 | — | 2018-06-09 |

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

William Wauer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $570 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $8,320, record $117,540. A typical William Wauer painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $156,345.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,617–$24,315‡ | $10,959‡ | $117,540 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,749–$2,308‡ | $1,892‡ | $5,425 |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $4,280–$11,977‡ | $5,540‡ | $322,061 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $13,803–$39,326 | $23,427 | $156,345 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $322,061 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $156,345 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $117,540 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $39,456 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $5,425 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,422 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $570 |

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 Wauer worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wauer work is $6,963. The median William Wauer sculpture sells for $10,623 across 34 lots. The median William Wauer painting sells for $8,320 across 11 lots. The median William Wauer work on paper sells for $1,892 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Wauer sculptures typically sell for $4,280–$11,977 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a William Wauer sculpture?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Wauer sculpture is $10,623. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Wauer's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Wauer sculpture is $322,061.

### What is the average price of a William Wauer painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Wauer painting is $8,320. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Wauer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Wauer painting is $117,540.

### What is the average price of a William Wauer work on paper?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Wauer work on paper is $1,892. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Wauer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Wauer work on paper is $5,425.

### What is the average price of a small William Wauer sculpture?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Wauer sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium William Wauer sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Wauer sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $23,427, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

William Wauer's auction record is $322,061, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Wauer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-wauer (updated 2026-11-02).

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.