What is a William Wauer sculpture worth?
1866–1962 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 49 priced auction sales, works by William Wauer have sold for a median of $9,647Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $5,239Sign up free to see and $13,682Sign up free to see. For sculptures alone, the median is $10,578Sign up free to see across 34 sales. In the last five years the median was $11,855Sign up free to see across 13 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 Wauer prices by medium
- Auction results
- 49
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2002–2026
- Median price
- $9.6kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $118kSign up free to see Maskenball (Narrenzug), Ketterer Kunst, Jun 2018
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 34 | $5k–$13.6kSign up free to see | $10.6kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 10 | $8.2k–$16.7kSign up free to see | $9.7kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $5.3k–$10.7kSign up free to see | $7.7kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Grisebach (21), Lempertz (15), Ketterer Kunst (12)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 15 | $3.7k–$10.8kSign up free to see | $4.7kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 24 | $8.3k–$18.8kSign up free to see | $12.6kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 4 | $9.7k–$42.7kSign up free to see | $13.8kSign up free to see |
Recent William Wauer sales
- Tanz, oil on canvas — $8,320Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jul 29, 2026
- Eisbär, Bronze — $9,609Sign up free to see, Lempertz, Jun 6, 2026
- Der Hirte, Bronze — $12,858Sign up free to see, Lempertz, May 31, 2025
- Der Schlittschuhläufer, Silverplated bronze — $11,977Sign up free to see, Lempertz, Nov 30, 2024
- Der Steinstoßer, Bronze — $11,312Sign up free to see, Lempertz, Nov 30, 2024
- Lebendiges Eisen, Bronze mit braunschwarzer Patina — $4,824Sign up free to see, Grisebach, May 31, 2024
- Herwarth Walden, Bronze mit schwarzbrauner Patina — $62,019Sign up free to see, Grisebach, May 31, 2024
- Klage, Öl auf Holz — $9,647Sign up free to see, Grisebach, May 31, 2024
Questions about William Wauer prices
What is a William Wauer sculpture worth?
Based on 49 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by William Wauer have sold for a median of $9,647, and half of them sold between $5,239 and $13,682. For sculptures alone the median is $10,578 (34 sales). 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 Wauer sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $117,540 for “Maskenball (Narrenzug)” at Ketterer Kunst in June 2018.
Which William Wauer medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $10,578 (34 sales).
How often do William Wauer works sell at auction?
100% of the 49 lots recorded between 2002 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a William Wauer sculpture?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 49 lots by William Wauer recorded at auction between 2002 and 2026, 49 found a buyer (100%).
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