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# William Wetmore Story (1819–1895)

William Wetmore Story is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $58,254. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Wetmore Story sold in 2020 for $66,257, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Wetmore Story work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wetmore Story work is $58,254.

The median William Wetmore Story sculpture sells for $66,257 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $66,257† | $250,000 | — | 2021-07-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $250,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1998 | $134,500 |

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 Wetmore Story worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wetmore Story work is $58,254. The median William Wetmore Story sculpture sells for $66,257 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Wetmore Story's auction record?

William Wetmore Story's auction record is $250,000, set in 2018.

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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.