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William Dole

American · 1917–1983 · Painter, Printmaker

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23lots offered2003–2026years recorded95%sold (21)$2kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. William Dole, Proxy, 1975, mixed media on paperProxyLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $4,550≈ £3,843≈ €4,531Sign up to see
  2. William Dole, (American 1917-1983), mixed media collage(American 1917-1983)Bonhams · $4,481≈ £2,363≈ €3,512Sign up to see
  3. William Dole, History of the King, 1963, watercolor and printed paper collage on paper gessoed to MasoniteHistory of the KingBonhams · $4,080≈ £3,533≈ €4,084Sign up to see

William Dole’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 22 auction results for William Dole between 2003 and 2026, of which 21 sold (95%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $850Sign up free to see to $4.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $4.5kSign up free to see for Proxy at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in July 2022. The most common medium is watercolors (9 lots). Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (11), Bonhams (10) and Concept Art Gallery (1).

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  1. William Dole, Untitled, 1964, printed paper collage on paper
    Untitled, 1964
    Print (other) · Paper
    8½ h x 12¾ w in (22 x 32 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 257
    $2,048≈ £1,514≈ €1,769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. William Dole, Stately Romp, 1962, watercolor, ink, paper
    Stately Romp, 1962
    Watercolor · Paper
    13 1/2 x 19 3/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 48
    $1,024≈ £765≈ €879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. William Dole, Untitled, 1963, watercolor, paper and printed paper collage on rice paper laid on paper
    Untitled, 1963
    Watercolor · Paper
    12 5/8 x 17 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 52
    $1,024≈ £765≈ €879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  4. William Dole, Long Gone, 1962, ink, paper and printed paper collage on board
    Long Gone, 1962
    Print (other) · Board
    8 1/2 x 21 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 62
    $2,816≈ £2,068≈ €2,383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. William Dole, Ashtabula, 1976, collage and watercolor on paper
    Ashtabula, 1976
    Watercolor · Paper
    10¾ h x 13½ w in (27 x 34 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 225
    $917≈ £718≈ €836Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. William Dole, Thru Traffic Merge Left, 1971, paper and printed paper collage on paper
    Thru Traffic Merge Left, 1971
    Print (other) · Paper
    10 1/4 x 13 1/8 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 140
    $2,805≈ £2,429≈ €2,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  7. William Dole, Cold Comfort, 1968, paper and printed paper collage on paper
    Cold Comfort, 1968
    Print (other) · Paper
    18 x 24 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 141
    $3,570≈ £3,091≈ €3,574Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  8. William Dole, History of the King, 1963, watercolor and printed paper collage on paper gessoed to Masonite
    History of the King, 1963
    Watercolor · Paper
    8 3/4 x 9 7/8 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 49
    $4,080≈ £3,533≈ €4,084Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  9. William Dole, Proxy, 1975, mixed media on paper
    Proxy, 1975
    Mixed media · Paper
    16½ h x 22¼ w in (42 x 57 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 178
    $4,550≈ £3,843≈ €4,531Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. William Dole, Discant, 1974, watercolor, collage, ink on paper
    Discant, 1974
    Watercolor · Paper
    12¼ h x 10¾ w in (31 x 27 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 180
    $3,900≈ £3,294≈ €3,884Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

Lots by William Dole that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

William Dole paintings (5)William Dole mixed media (5)William Dole works on paper (12)William Dole watercolors (9)William Dole prints (5)

William Dole: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by William Dole at auction?

$4,550Sign up free to see, for Proxy at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (July 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for William Dole?

The median sale price is $2kSign up free to see across 21 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by William Dole have sold at auction?

21 of 22 recorded lots sold between 2003 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell William Dole?

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Bonhams and Concept Art Gallery account for the most recorded results. Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Bonhams · Concept Art Gallery

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