William S. Burroughs
American · 1914–1997
William Seward Burroughs II was an American writer and visual artist. He is widely considered a primary figure of the Beat Generation and a postmodern author who influenced… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Screaming GhostLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $21,250≈ £15,894≈ €18,079Sign up to see
Blue MunyLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $13,970≈ £10,288≈ €12,049Sign up to see
ShotgunPalm Beach Modern Auctions · $7,500≈ £5,326≈ €6,187Sign up to see
William S. Burroughs’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).
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Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 12, 2025
$13,970Sign up free to see
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 12, 2025
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 12, 2025
Palm Beach Modern Auctions · May 15, 2021
$7,500Sign up free to see
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 10, 2018
$21,250Sign up free to see
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 21, 2016
$469Sign up free to see
Bonhams · Nov 18, 2008
$1,200Sign up free to see
Bonhams · Nov 18, 2008
$1,920Sign up free to see
Bonhams · Nov 18, 2008
$1,440Sign up free to see
Circle Auction · Oct 25, 2025