William Sylvester Carter Auction Prices and Value Guide
William Sylvester Carter auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 111 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
William Sylvester Carter auction prices: quick answer
William Sylvester Carter auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- William Sylvester Carter
- Source records
- 111
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
William Sylvester Carter market snapshot
William Sylvester Carter shows solid auction liquidity with 55 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $1,400. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 6 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-10-18.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (33.3% · 13 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (64.1% · 25 sales)
- $10,000+ (2.6% · 1 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $450
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 6
- Median shift vs prior year
- 0.0%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2025-10-18
William Sylvester Carter appraisal factors
William Sylvester Carter 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 sylvester carter 1909 1996 untitled · Black Art Auction · 2025-10-18 william sylvester carter 1909 1996 untitled Black Art Auction · 2025-10-18

william sylvester carter 1909 1996 katherine dunham · Black Art Auction · 2025-10-18 william sylvester carter 1909 1996 katherine dunham Black Art Auction · 2025-10-18

william sylvester carter 1909 1996 the village · Black Art Auction · 2025-10-18 william sylvester carter 1909 1996 the village Black Art Auction · 2025-10-18

william sylvester carter american illinois 1909 1996 still life with fruit and vase of flowers oil on canvas · Neal Auction Company · 2025-08-07 william sylvester carter american illinois 1909 1996 still life with fruit and vase of flowers oil on canvas Neal Auction Company · 2025-08-07

william sylvester carter 1909 1996 dancers · Black Art Auction · 2025-03-15 william sylvester carter 1909 1996 dancers Black Art Auction · 2025-03-15

william sylvester carter 1909 1996 chicago street scene · Black Art Auction · 2024-12-14 william sylvester carter 1909 1996 chicago street scene Black Art Auction · 2024-12-14
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 Sylvester Carter 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 Sylvester Carter artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.