What is a William Gropper work worth?
1897–1977 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 38 works by William Gropper with a published auction price sold between $243Sign up free to see and $3,283Sign up free to see, and the median is $1,094Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $750Sign up free to see across 20 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 Gropper prices by medium
- Auction results
- 56
- Sold rate
- 68%
- Active at auction
- 2003–2026
- Median price
- $1.1kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $14kSign up free to see Roll Call, Clarke Auction Gallery, Sep 2014
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $1.7k–$8.6kSign up free to see | $4.2kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $308–$1.1kSign up free to see | $499Sign up free to see |
| Prints | 7 | $167–$209Sign up free to see | $200Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bonhams (12), Sloans & Kenyon (9), Clarke Auction Gallery (8)
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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.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 30 | $243–$2.2kSign up free to see | $1kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 4 | $6.7k–$10.7kSign up free to see | $9.1kSign up free to see |
Recent William Gropper sales
- High Cost of Living (Mother and Child), charcoal and ink on paper — $1,088Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Aug 28, 2026
- Spanish Civil War, watercolor on paper — $448Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Aug 28, 2026
- Reclining Woman, Oil on Board — $284Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Mar 8, 2026
- Untitled, Crayon on Paper — $378Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Mar 8, 2026
- Untitled (Dance), oil on canvas — $1,320Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Oct 28, 2025
- Victory Flags, Oil on canvas — $1,700Sign up free to see, Barridoff Auctions, Aug 16, 2025
- The Operator, oil on canvas — $4,864Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Apr 30, 2025
- Fear, Gossip Mongers, Dictatorship, Lithographs on Paper — $200Sign up free to see, DuMouchelles, Apr 18, 2025
Questions about William Gropper prices
What is a William Gropper work worth?
Based on 38 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by William Gropper have sold for a median of $1,094, and half of them sold between $243 and $3,283. 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 Gropper sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $14,000 for “Roll Call” at Clarke Auction Gallery in September 2014.
Which William Gropper medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $4,225 (16 sales).
How often do William Gropper works sell at auction?
68% of the 56 lots recorded between 2003 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a William Gropper work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 56 lots by William Gropper recorded at auction between 2003 and 2026, 38 found a buyer (68%).
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