Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol is a Chinese artist with 11,061 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,679. 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 $2,725 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Andy Warhol on OpeningBid →What is a Andy Warhol work worth?
Across 7,033 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andy Warhol work is $1,679.
The median Andy Warhol work on paper sells for $1,730 across 928 lots.
The median Andy Warhol painting sells for $1,499 across 823 lots.
The median Andy Warhol sculpture sells for $2,050 across 462 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Andy Warhol paintings typically sell for $733–$3,348 (the middle half of 493 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Andy Warhol work on papers typically sell for $701–$5,678 (the middle half of 332 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 | 425 | $1,240†‡ | $1.1M‡ | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 939 | $1,499†‡ | $2.9M‡ | 87.6% | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 971 | $1,730†‡ | $3.4M‡ | 95.6% | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 484 | $2,050†‡ | $1.6M‡ | 95.5% | 2026-09-26 |
| Photography | 57 | $817†‡ | $34,791 | 94.7% | 2025-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 403 | $172,988†‡ | $7.8M‡ | — | 2025-06-10 |
† 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 (425 lots) median $1,240. Paintings (939 lots) median $1,499, record $2,895,340. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 403 lots) the median is $172,988.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 244 | $551–$3,452†‡ | $1,240†‡ | $1.1M‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $151–$1,285†‡ | $453†‡ | $378,342‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $306–$3,062‡ | $772‡ | $43,935 |
† 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) | 229 | $556–$2,679†‡ | $1,145†‡ | $394,160 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 493 | $733–$3,348†‡ | $1,558†‡ | $2.9M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 79 | $1,610–$19,932†‡ | $4,479†‡ | $519,511‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 332 | $701–$5,678†‡ | $1,705†‡ | $3.4M‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 194 | $446–$4,175†‡ | $1,296†‡ | $2.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 147 | $684–$4,841†‡ | $2,066†‡ | $267,177‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 298 | $942–$13,160†‡ | $2,792†‡ | $1.6M‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $542–$5,678†‡ | $2,271†‡ | $753,517‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $452–$831†‡ | $650†‡ | $34,791 |
† 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 | 2022 | $3.4M‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2.9M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1.6M‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1.1M‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $519,511‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $378,342‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Andy Warhol worth?
Across 7,033 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Andy Warhol work is $1,679. The median Andy Warhol work on paper sells for $1,730 across 928 lots. The median Andy Warhol painting sells for $1,499 across 823 lots. The median Andy Warhol sculpture sells for $2,050 across 462 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Andy Warhol paintings typically sell for $733–$3,348 (the middle half of 493 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Andy Warhol work on papers typically sell for $701–$5,678 (the middle half of 332 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 work on paper?
Based on 928 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andy Warhol work on paper is $1,730. 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 $3,384,245. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Andy Warhol painting?
Based on 823 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andy Warhol painting is $1,499. 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 painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Andy Warhol painting is $2,895,340. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Andy Warhol sculpture?
Based on 462 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Andy Warhol sculpture is $2,050. 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 Andy Warhol's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Andy Warhol sculpture is $1,554,128. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Andy Warhol painting?
Based on 493 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Andy Warhol painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,558, 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 work on paper?
Based on 332 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Andy Warhol work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,705, 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 $7,849,133, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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