William Scharf Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices
1927–2018
Of the 13 lots by William Scharf (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2022 and 2025, 13 found a buyer (100%). Across 13 sales with a published price, the typical result was $1kSign up free to see to $2.8kSign up free to see (median $1.1kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is A Dawn's Reason, sold at Auctions at Showplace in April 2024 for $6.5kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Auctions at Showplace (9), Rago Auctions (2) and Clars Auction Gallery (1).
William Scharf oil paintings prices at a glance
- Auction results
- 13 2022–2025
- Price range
- $508–$6.5kSign up free to see
- Median price
- $1.1kSign up free to see 13 sold
- Most recent sale
- $508Sign up free to see Sep 2025, Rago Auctions
- Record sale
- $6.5kSign up free to see 2024, Auctions at Showplace
Recent sales: Untitled (Continuum Series) · Untitled (Continuum Series) · Cage
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William Scharf oil paintings: key figures
- Auction results
- 13
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2022–2025
- Median price
- $1.1kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $6.5kSign up free to see A Dawn's Reason, Auctions at Showplace, Apr 2024
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $1k–$2.9kSign up free to see | $1.4kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $508–$1kSign up free to see | $889Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Auctions at Showplace (9), Rago Auctions (2), Clars Auction Gallery (1)
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All oil paintings results
- Untitled (Continuum Series), c.1975$889≈ £661≈ €757Sign up free to see
- Untitled (Continuum Series), c.1975$508≈ £378≈ €433Sign up free to see
- $1,000≈ £790≈ €922Sign up free to see
- Angel of the Hooks, 1981$1,000≈ £790≈ €922Sign up free to see
- $1,100≈ £869≈ €1,014Sign up free to see
- $1,100≈ £869≈ €1,014Sign up free to see
- In Serpent Time, 1991$3,000≈ £2,411≈ €2,816Sign up free to see
- $1,600≈ £1,286≈ €1,502Sign up free to see
- $1,000≈ £804≈ €939Sign up free to see
- $6,500≈ £5,224≈ €6,102Sign up free to see
- Sphynx Shadow, 1985$3,750≈ £3,081≈ €3,548Sign up free to see
- $2,750≈ £2,175≈ €2,542Sign up free to see
- $550≈ £458≈ €545Sign up free to see
Questions about William Scharf oil paintings
How much is a William Scharf oil worth?
William Scharf oil paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $508 and $6,500, with a median of $1,100; half of the 13 priced sales were between $1,000 and $2,750. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
What is the most expensive William Scharf oil sold at auction?
The highest price recorded is $6,500 for “A Dawn's Reason”, sold at Auctions at Showplace in April 2024.
How much do William Scharf oil paintings sell for?
In the last five years the median was $1,100 across 13 sales. Over the whole record (2022–2025) the median is $1,100.
How often do William Scharf oil paintings sell at auction?
100% of the 13 oil paintings offered at auction in our records sold.
Where are William Scharf oil paintings sold?
Most of the 13 recorded results come from Auctions at Showplace (9), Rago Auctions (2), Clars Auction Gallery (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.
How can I sell a William Scharf oil?
Send a few photos for a free auction estimate: a specialist reviews it and replies by email, with no obligation to sell.
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