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# William Zorach (1887–1966)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 176 auction results for William Zorach at 17 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,048 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,544–$12,020, n=8). The auction record is $365,900 for Spirit of the Dance (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spirit of the Dance, 1887 | Bronze | $365,900 | Christie's | Dec 2004 |
| 2 | Spirit of the Dance | — | $205,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Seated Nude | — | $67,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 4 | The Family, 1957 | Granite | $62,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 5 | Along the Rhone, Avignon | — | $31,250 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 6 | Sailing (Provincetown), 1916 | Color linoleum cut on Japan paper | $27,940 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Sailing, Provincetown | — | $26,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2002 |
| 8 | Scenes in Avignon: a triptych | Oil paint | $25,400 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Undaunted, 1887 | Bronze with polished patina | $25,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sailing, Provincetown, 1915 | Woodcut | $26,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2002 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $7,703 |
| Other | 28 | $3,250 |
| Sculpture | 49 | $3,250 |
| Prints | 10 | $2,820 |
| Works on paper | 79 | $2,400 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $3,185 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 123 | $2,640 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 176 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Zorach is an American artist with 219 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Zorach sold in 2026 for $25,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Zorach work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Zorach work worth?

Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Zorach work is $2,750.

The median William Zorach work on paper sells for $2,194 across 86 lots.

The median William Zorach sculpture sells for $3,125 across 44 lots.

The median William Zorach print sells for $3,500 across 22 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) William Zorach work on papers typically sell for $1,110–$3,079 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) William Zorach sculptures typically sell for $1,526–$5,062 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 24 | $3,500 | $27,940 | 91.7% | 2025-10-30 |
| Paintings | 11 | $7,703‡ | $25,400 | 90.9% | 2026-02-06 |
| Works on Paper | 99 | $2,194‡ | $18,750 | 86.9% | 2025-05-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 51 | $3,125†‡ | $365,900 | 86.3% | 2025-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $31,250 | $365,900 | — | 2026-02-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

William Zorach's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $3,500 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $7,703, record $25,400. A typical William Zorach painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $31,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $2,640–$4,700 | $3,395 | $26,000 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $7,703–$8,960 | $8,960 | $25,400 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $1,110–$3,079 | $1,975 | $10,157 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $2,300–$4,375‡ | $3,000‡ | $18,750 |

‡ 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) | 40 | $1,526–$5,062†‡ | $3,000†‡ | $18,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2004 | $365,900 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $62,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $27,940 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $26,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $25,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $18,750 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $17,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $10,157 |

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 Zorach worth?

Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Zorach work is $2,750. The median William Zorach work on paper sells for $2,194 across 86 lots. The median William Zorach sculpture sells for $3,125 across 44 lots. The median William Zorach print sells for $3,500 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Zorach work on papers typically sell for $1,110–$3,079 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) William Zorach sculptures typically sell for $1,526–$5,062 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Zorach work on paper is $2,194. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Zorach work on paper is $18,750.

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

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Zorach sculpture is $3,125. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Zorach sculpture is $365,900.

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

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Zorach print is $3,500.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Zorach print is $27,940.

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

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Zorach work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,975, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Zorach sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

William Zorach's auction record is $365,900, set in 2004.

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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 Zorach auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-zorach (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.