> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/andrew-wyeth · updated 2026-11-02

# Andrew Wyeth (1917–2009)

## What is Andrew Wyeth’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 286 auction results for Andrew Wyeth at 29 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $57,150 including buyer’s premium (middle half $750–$74,325, n=18). The auction record is $23,290,000 for Day Dream (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day Dream, 1980 | Painting | $23,290,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Ericksons, 1973 | Painting | $10,344,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 3 | Above the Narrows, 1960 | Painting | $6,914,500 | Christie's | Dec 2009 |
| 4 | Off Shore, 1967 | Tempera | $6,354,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 5 | Spring Fed, 1967 | Painting | $4,769,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | East Waldoboro, 1945 | Tempera | $3,588,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Rum Runner (To the Westward), 1944 | Tempera on panel | $3,373,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 8 | Oliver's Cap, 1981 | Painting | $2,415,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | The Sexton, 1950 | Painting | $2,287,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Winter Corn Fields, 1942 | Tempera on Masonite | $1,935,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $2,287,500 |
| Works on paper | 93 | $82,000 |
| Other | 88 | $9,750 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,480,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 122 | $100,400 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $37,650 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 286 results from 29 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Andrew Wyeth is an American artist with 311 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $28,860. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Andrew Wyeth sold in 2026 for $70,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Andrew Wyeth works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Andrew Wyeth work worth?

Across 267 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andrew Wyeth work is $28,860.

The median Andrew Wyeth work on paper sells for $69,300 across 135 lots.

The median Andrew Wyeth print sells for $1,050 across 62 lots.

The median Andrew Wyeth painting sells for $751,500 across 28 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Andrew Wyeth work on papers typically sell for $56,812–$212,925 (the middle half of 88 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Andrew Wyeth work on papers typically sell for $5,812–$44,062 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 72 | $1,050†‡ | $13,000 | 86.1% | 2026-07-24 |
| Paintings | 35 | $751,500 | $23.3M | 80% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 144 | $69,300†‡ | $989,000 | 93.8% | 2026-04-23 |
| Photography | 5 | $700 | $2,250 | 60% | 2018-11-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 82 | $246,250† | $23.3M | — | 2025-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Andrew Wyeth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (72 lots) median $1,050 with 86.1% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $751,500, record $23,290,000. A typical Andrew Wyeth painting sells for around 716× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 82 lots) the median is $246,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $275–$1,652†‡ | $450†‡ | $2,800† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $592–$1,313†‡ | $992†‡ | $13,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $142,875–$872,125 | $374,650 | $23.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2.7M–$5.7M | $3.5M | $6.9M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $5,812–$44,062†‡ | $19,000†‡ | $145,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 88 | $56,812–$212,925† | $104,125† | $989,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $23.3M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $10.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $989,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $782,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $13,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,200† |
| Photography | 2018 | $2,250 |
| Photography | 2018 | $700 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Andrew Wyeth worth?

Across 267 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andrew Wyeth work is $28,860. The median Andrew Wyeth work on paper sells for $69,300 across 135 lots. The median Andrew Wyeth print sells for $1,050 across 62 lots. The median Andrew Wyeth painting sells for $751,500 across 28 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Andrew Wyeth work on papers typically sell for $56,812–$212,925 (the middle half of 88 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Andrew Wyeth work on papers typically sell for $5,812–$44,062 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Andrew Wyeth work on paper?

Based on 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andrew Wyeth work on paper is $69,300. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Andrew Wyeth's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Andrew Wyeth work on paper is $989,000.

### What is the average price of a Andrew Wyeth print?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andrew Wyeth print is $1,050. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Andrew Wyeth's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Andrew Wyeth print is $13,000.

### What is the average price of a Andrew Wyeth painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andrew Wyeth painting is $751,500.

### What is Andrew Wyeth's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Andrew Wyeth painting is $23,290,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Andrew Wyeth work on paper?

Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Andrew Wyeth work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $104,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Andrew Wyeth work on paper?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Andrew Wyeth work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $19,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Andrew Wyeth's auction record?

Andrew Wyeth's auction record is $23,290,000, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Andrew Wyeth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/andrew-wyeth (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.