What is a William Schwartz work worth?
1896–1977 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 21 priced auction sales, works by William Schwartz have sold for a median of $4,445Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $2,096Sign up free to see and $8,625Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $2,660Sign up free to see across 5 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 Schwartz prices by medium
- Auction results
- 22
- Sold rate
- 95%
- Active at auction
- 2000–2026
- Median price
- $4.4kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $35.6kSign up free to see Symphonic Forms #17, Wright, Feb 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $4.4k–$23kSign up free to see | $10.3kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2.8k–$7kSign up free to see | $4.1kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 4 | $537–$949Sign up free to see | $755Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Wright (19), Toomey & Co. (2), Clarke Auction Gallery (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.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 11 | $978–$5.7kSign up free to see | $2.7kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 9 | $3.7k–$23kSign up free to see | $10.3kSign up free to see |
Recent William Schwartz sales
- Islands (#244), oil on canvas — $2,660Sign up free to see, Wright, Apr 29, 2026
- Landscape with Artist, oil on linen — $4,445Sign up free to see, Wright, Jun 18, 2025
- Symphonic Forms #17, oil on canvas — $35,560Sign up free to see, Wright, Feb 20, 2025
- Untitled (Wisconsin Landscape), watercolor on board — $2,096Sign up free to see, Wright, Oct 1, 2024
- Headless Nude (Lithograph #4), lithograph — $378Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Jul 24, 2024
- Islands (#244) — $5,625Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., May 19, 2021
- Lithograph #44, lithograph — $590Sign up free to see, Wright, May 16, 2004
- Galena, Illinois, watercolor and gouache on paper — $7,080Sign up free to see, Wright, Nov 9, 2003
Questions about William Schwartz prices
What is a William Schwartz work worth?
Based on 21 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by William Schwartz have sold for a median of $4,445, and half of them sold between $2,096 and $8,625. 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 Schwartz sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $35,560 for “Symphonic Forms #17” at Wright in February 2025.
Which William Schwartz medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $10,350 (9 sales).
How often do William Schwartz works sell at auction?
95% of the 22 lots recorded between 2000 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a William Schwartz work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 22 auction results for William Schwartz between 2000 and 2026, and 21 of them sold (95%).
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