William Ballantine Dorsey Auction Prices and Value Guide
William Ballantine Dorsey auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 293 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
William Ballantine Dorsey auction prices: quick answer
William Ballantine Dorsey auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- William Ballantine Dorsey
- Source records
- 293
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
William Ballantine Dorsey market snapshot
William Ballantine Dorsey shows deep auction liquidity with 164 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $1,000. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 10 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2026-01-10.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (45.3% · 58 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (54.7% · 70 sales)
- $10,000+ (0.0% · 0 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $660
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 10
- Median shift vs prior year
- 0.0%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2026-01-10
William Ballantine Dorsey appraisal factors
William Ballantine Dorsey auction prices should be read against comparable works with similar medium, size, date, condition, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and demand in the current market
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point, not a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Recent sale records
Selected public auction records currently in the Appraisily lot index. Use them as market context, then request a formal appraisal before you sell, insure, or donate.
william dorsey 1942 2019 trees in a mountain landscape · John Moran Auctioneers · 2026-05-05 william dorsey 1942 2019 trees in a mountain landscape John Moran Auctioneers · 2026-05-05
william dorsey 1942 2019 path through a seaside landscape · John Moran Auctioneers · 2026-05-05 william dorsey 1942 2019 path through a seaside landscape John Moran Auctioneers · 2026-05-05
william dorsey 1942 2019 a tree lined wildflower landscape · John Moran Auctioneers · 2026-05-05 william dorsey 1942 2019 a tree lined wildflower landscape John Moran Auctioneers · 2026-05-05
william ballantine dorsey self portrait oil on canvas · Kaminski Auctions · 2026-01-10 william ballantine dorsey self portrait oil on canvas Kaminski Auctions · 2026-01-10
william dorsey painting ojai landscape · Treasureseeker Auctions LLC · 2025-11-09 william dorsey painting ojai landscape Treasureseeker Auctions LLC · 2025-11-09
william dorsey painting california coastal sunset · Treasureseeker Auctions LLC · 2025-11-09 william dorsey painting california coastal sunset Treasureseeker Auctions LLC · 2025-11-09
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is William Ballantine Dorsey worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my William Ballantine Dorsey artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.