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William Gropper Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1897–1977

ArtSell has recorded 19 auction results for William Gropper works on paper between 2005 and 2026, of which 14 sold (74% sell-through). Prices realised range from $200 to $3,585, with a median of $499 across 14 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 9 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $3,585 for “Senate Speech” at Bonhams in 2006.

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  1. William Gropper, Spanish Civil War, watercolor on paper
    Spanish Civil War
    Watercolor · Paper
    15 h x 21½ w in (38 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 183
    $448≈ £330≈ €385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. William Gropper, High Cost of Living (Mother and Child), charcoal and ink on paper
    High Cost of Living (Mother and Child)
    Drawing · Paper
    11¾ h x 17¾ w in (30 x 45 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 184
    $1,088≈ £801≈ €934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. William Gropper, Three Piece Band, undated, c.1950s, watercolor on paper
    Three Piece Band, undated, c.1950s
    Watercolor · Paper
    10 x 13 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 718
    Result not publishedEst. $100–200View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  4. William Gropper, Group of 5 prints: Farmer, For the Record, Cloak Room, Tailor and Man at Table, 1960s, each one, pencil
    Group of 5 prints: Farmer, For the Record, Cloak Room, Tailor and Man at Table, 1960s, each one
    Drawing
    5.75 x 3.75 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 716
    Result not publishedEst. $60–100View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  5. Untitled
    Drawing · Paper
    17 x 12 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 158A
    $378≈ £283≈ €327$300 + $78 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $250–500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  6. William Gropper, two works on paper including (i) Lawyers, mixed media on fibrous paper
    two works on paper including (i) Lawyers
    Mixed media · Paper · ed. 59/175
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 3374
    Result not publishedEst. $150–250View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  7. William Gropper, Cape Cod Fisherman, Watercolor and gouache on paper
    Cape Cod Fisherman
    Watercolor · Paper
    20" h x 15" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 42
    $950≈ £767≈ €921HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  8. William Gropper, The Dictator, 1965, It is an "artist proof." Plate and pencil signed at base (lower right)
    The Dictator, 1965
    Drawing
    16 x 12.5 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 172
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  9. William Gropper, The Dictator, 1965, It is an "artist proof." Plate and pencil signed at base (lower right)
    The Dictator, 1965
    Drawing
    16 x 12.5 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 127
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  10. The Circus Performer
    Gouache · Paper
    21.25 x 15 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 123
    $334≈ £264≈ €312$265 + $69 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $350–700View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  11. William Gropper, Untitled, Gouache And Watercolor on Paper, Ballerina
    Untitled
    Gouache · Paper
    H 15" W 11.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1263
    Result not publishedEst. $300–400View at DuMouchelles ↗
  12. William Gropper, Untitled, Gouache And Watercolor on Paper, Ballerina
    Untitled
    Gouache · Paper
    H 15" W 11.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1088
    Result not publishedEst. $400–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
  13. War
    Mixed media · Paper
    sight 17-1/4 x 23 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1113
    $550≈ £442≈ €506HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  14. William Gropper, Untitled, Gouache On Paper Fixed To Board
    Untitled
    Gouache · Paper
    H 14", W 17", Seated Girl
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1029
    Result not publishedEst. $700–900View at DuMouchelles ↗
  15. William Gropper, Untitled, Gouache
    Untitled
    Gouache
    H 14", W 17", Three Dancers
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1028
    Result not publishedEst. $700–900View at DuMouchelles ↗
  16. William Gropper, Untitled, GOUACHE
    Untitled
    Gouache
    H 14", W 17", THREE DANCERS
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1228
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  17. William Gropper, Untitled, GOUACHE ON PAPER FIXED TO BOARD
    Untitled
    Gouache · Paper
    H 14", W 17", SEATED GIRL
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1227
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  18. William Gropper, Walking Gentleman, ink on paper
    Walking Gentleman
    Drawing · Paper
    24.25 x 19.5 inches, framed: 29 x 23.25 inches (sight)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 208
    $300≈ £226≈ €265Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  19. Don Quixote
    Gouache
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 495
    $944≈ £757≈ €841Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  20. ÿCatch of the Day
    Gouache · Paper
    20-1/8 x 15-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1334
    $1,100≈ £850≈ €1,003HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  21. William Gropper, Man Holding Letters, Blue Chalk on Paper
    Man Holding Letters
    Drawing · Paper
    26.5" high x 20.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 48
    $200≈ £153≈ €174HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  22. William Gropper, Don Quixote Resting, 1946, Gouache on Paper "Don Quixote Resting" 1946
    Don Quixote Resting, 1946
    Gouache · Paper
    Sight - 18.25" high x 24.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 77
    $1,400≈ £1,087≈ €1,227HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  23. William Gropper, William Gropper (American, 1897???1977), Ink and Charcoal on Paper of a Tailor
    William Gropper (American, 1897???1977)
    Drawing · Paper
    Sight - 24" high x 17.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 65
    $200≈ £128≈ €161HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  24. William Gropper, Boy, Ink and wash on paper
    Boy
    Drawing · Paper
    13 1/2 in. x 9 5/8 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1549
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $750–1,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  25. William Gropper, Senate Speech, mixed media on paper
    Senate Speech
    Mixed media · Paper
    25 3/4 x 19 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1069
    $3,585≈ £1,880≈ €2,790Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  26. William Gropper, Fat Cat, Watercolor caricature study of an older man in red suit and bow tie seated in a chair with letters on the ground
    Fat Cat
    Watercolor
    14-3/4” x 10”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 543
    $230≈ £121≈ €178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at James D. Julia ↗
  27. William Gropper, Untitled, FLOWER VENDOR and REST: TWO WORKS, both signed in pencil, lower margins
    Untitled
    Drawing
    4 1/4 in. x 5 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 240
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  28. William Gropper, Untitled, FLOWER VENDOR and REST: TWO WORKS, both signed in pencil, lower margins
    Untitled
    Drawing
    4 1/4 in. x 5 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 197
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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