William Steig Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1907–2003

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for William Steig works on paper between 2012 and 2026, of which 3 sold (75% sell-through). Prices realised range from $250 to $500, with a median of $254 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $500 for “Cartoon” at Clarke Auction Gallery in 2022.

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1. 
   Untitled, 1930-1940

   Gouache · Paper

   H 14.5" W 14.25"

   DuMouchelles · Sep 19, 2026 · Lot 4057
   $250≈ £187≈ €218HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
2. 
   Untitled

   Drawing

   7.5 x 7.5 in

   Sheafer King Modern · Apr 21, 2026 · Lot 36
   Result not publishedEst. $100–500View at Sheafer King Modern ↗
3. 
   Nudes, 1965

   Gouache · Paper

   11¾ h x 15⅝ w in (30 x 40 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Aug 22, 2025 · Lot 210
   $254≈ £189≈ €219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Cartoon

   Mixed media · Paper

   5.5" high x 6.5" wide

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Mar 6, 2022 · Lot 123
   $500≈ £379≈ €457HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
5. 
   Illustration Studies: Four Works

   Drawing

   3 in. x 2 in.

   Sloans & Kenyon · Nov 10, 2012 · Lot 920
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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