What is a William Dole work on paper worth?
1917–1983 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 21 priced auction sales, works by William Dole have sold for a median of $2,048Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $1,080Sign up free to see and $3,570Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $1,838Sign up free to see across 11 sales. In the last five years the median was $2,805Sign up free to see across 11 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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William Dole prices by medium
- Auction results
- 22
- Sold rate
- 95%
- Active at auction
- 2003–2026
- Median price
- $2kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $4.5kSign up free to see Proxy, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jul 2022
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1.1k–$3.1kSign up free to see | $1.8kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 5 | $1.1k–$3.6kSign up free to see | $2.8kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 5 | $2k–$2.8kSign up free to see | $2.8kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (11), Bonhams (10), Sloans & Kenyon (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Recent William Dole sales
- Untitled, printed paper collage on paper — $2,048Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Aug 18, 2026
- Untitled, watercolor, paper and printed paper collage on rice paper laid on paper — $1,024Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Mar 4, 2026
- Stately Romp, watercolor, ink, paper — $1,024Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Mar 4, 2026
- Long Gone, ink, paper and printed paper collage on board — $2,816Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Sep 18, 2025
- Ashtabula, collage and watercolor on paper — $917Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Aug 1, 2023
- History of the King, watercolor and printed paper collage on paper gessoed to Masonite — $4,080Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Sep 14, 2022
- Thru Traffic Merge Left, paper and printed paper collage on paper — $2,805Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Sep 14, 2022
- Cold Comfort, paper and printed paper collage on paper — $3,570Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Sep 14, 2022
Questions about William Dole prices
What is a William Dole work on paper worth?
Based on 21 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by William Dole have sold for a median of $2,048, and half of them sold between $1,080 and $3,570. For works on paper alone the median is $1,838 (11 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by William Dole sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $4,550 for “Proxy” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in July 2022.
Which William Dole medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $2,813 (5 sales).
How often do William Dole works sell at auction?
95% of the 22 lots recorded between 2003 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a William Dole work on paper?
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William Dole have appeared at auction 22 times in ArtSell’s records between 2003 and 2026; 21 sold, a sell-through rate of 95%.
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