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# William Wolfson (1894–1966)

William Wolfson is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $262.

A work by William Wolfson sold in 2024 for $437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Wolfson work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wolfson work is $262.

The median William Wolfson print sells for $250 across 19 lots.

The median William Wolfson painting sells for $3,125 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $250 | $3,910 | — | 2025-02-13 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,125 | $3,125 | — | 2012-12-16 |

William Wolfson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $250. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,125, record $3,125. A typical William Wolfson painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $165–$384 | $250 | $3,910 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $3,910 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $3,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,000 |

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 Wolfson worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wolfson work is $262. The median William Wolfson print sells for $250 across 19 lots. The median William Wolfson painting sells for $3,125 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a William Wolfson print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Wolfson print is $250.

### What is William Wolfson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Wolfson print is $3,910.

### What is the average price of a small William Wolfson print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Wolfson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

William Wolfson's auction record is $3,910, set in 1999.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Wolfson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-wolfson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.