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

# William Wheeler (b. 1940)

William Wheeler is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $381. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Wheeler sold in 2025 for $990, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Wheeler work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wheeler work is $381.

The median William Wheeler painting sells for $990 across 1 lots.

The median William Wheeler work on paper sells for $11 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 | 1 | $990 | $990 | — | 2025-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $11 | $11 | — | 2026-06-18 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $990 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $11 |

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 Wheeler worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wheeler work is $381. The median William Wheeler painting sells for $990 across 1 lots. The median William Wheeler work on paper sells for $11 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

William Wheeler's auction record is $990, set in 2025.

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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 Wheeler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-wheeler (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.