Andy Warhol (1928–1987)
Andy Warhol is an American artist with 4,257 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $8,488. 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 Andy Warhol sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $21,438 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 3,376 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andy Warhol work is $8,488.
The median Andy Warhol print sells for $5,758 across 2,269 lots.
The median Andy Warhol work on paper sells for $30,552 across 208 lots.
The median Andy Warhol photograph sells for $2,659 across 90 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Andy Warhol prints typically sell for $506–$32,965 (the middle half of 1,732 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Andy Warhol prints typically sell for $241–$14,916 (the middle half of 231 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 | 2,620 | $5,758†‡ | $3.4M | 86.6% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 67 | $213,918† | $12.2M | 92.5% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 217 | $30,552†‡ | $36.3M | 95.9% | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $333‡ | $396,307 | — | 2026-03-10 |
| Photography | 113 | $2,659†‡ | $185,055 | 79.6% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 387 | $250,000†‡ | $36.3M | — | 2026-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Andy Warhol's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2,620 lots) median $5,758 with 86.6% sell-through. Paintings (67 lots) median $213,918, record $12,184,757. A typical Andy Warhol painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 387 lots) the median is $250,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 231 | $241–$14,916†‡ | $2,400†‡ | $3.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 1,732 | $506–$32,965†‡ | $7,037†‡ | $1.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 60 | $1,609–$23,360†‡ | $11,661†‡ | $299,629 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $46,584–$257,442 | $137,471 | $3.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $76,910–$425,507 | $228,694 | $2.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $10,033–$2.9M | $1M | $12.2M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 131 | $6,180–$45,875†‡ | $13,200†‡ | $1.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $37,975–$224,018†‡ | $94,256†‡ | $6.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $457,073–$1.5M | $1.2M | $36.3M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $190–$333 | $299 | $396,307 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $1,042–$6,785†‡ | $3,362†‡ | $185,055 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $4,262–$60,679†‡ | $31,318†‡ | $151,056 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $36.3M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $12.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6.2M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $5.2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $396,307 |
| Photography | 2015 | $185,055 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Andy Warhol worth?
Across 3,376 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andy Warhol work is $8,488. The median Andy Warhol print sells for $5,758 across 2,269 lots. The median Andy Warhol work on paper sells for $30,552 across 208 lots. The median Andy Warhol photograph sells for $2,659 across 90 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Andy Warhol prints typically sell for $506–$32,965 (the middle half of 1,732 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Andy Warhol prints typically sell for $241–$14,916 (the middle half of 231 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 Andy Warhol print?
Based on 2,269 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andy Warhol print is $5,758. 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 Andy Warhol's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Andy Warhol print is $3,434,615.
What is the average price of a Andy Warhol work on paper?
Based on 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andy Warhol work on paper is $30,552. 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 Andy Warhol's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Andy Warhol work on paper is $36,254,436.
What is the average price of a Andy Warhol photograph?
Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andy Warhol photograph is $2,659. 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 Andy Warhol's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Andy Warhol photograph is $185,055.
What is the average price of a medium Andy Warhol print?
Based on 1,732 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Andy Warhol print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,037, 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 the average price of a small Andy Warhol print?
Based on 231 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Andy Warhol print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,400, 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 Andy Warhol's auction record?
Andy Warhol's auction record is $36,254,436, set in 2026.
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