David Wojnarowicz (1954–1992)
What is David Wojnarowicz’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 134 auction results for David Wojnarowicz at 13 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $24,855 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,460–$33,148, n=28). The auction record is $937,500 for Fuck You Faggot Fucker (2022, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fuck You Faggot Fucker, 1984 | Wool | $937,500 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 2 | History Keeps Me Awake at Night (For Rilo Chmierlorz), 1986 | Collage on panel | $882,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Science Lesson, 1982 | Acrylic, spray enamel and photographs mounted on four Masonite panels | $708,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 4 | Something from Sleep IV (Dream), 1988 | Gelatin silver print, acrylic and printed paper collage on Masonite mounted on panel | $500,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | He Kept Following Me, 1990 | Mixed media | $461,956 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled (Face in Dirt), 1991 | Gelatin silver print, framed, a P.P.O.W. Gallery label on the reverse | $381,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Mexico Crucifix, 1987 | Collage | $312,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | WHERE I'LL GO AFTER I'M GONE, 1988 | Wool | $275,000 | Sotheby's | May 2020 |
| 9 | Untitled (Gorilla), 1984 | Acrylic paint | $252,000 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sex Series (For Marion Scemama), 1989 | Eight vintage gelatin silver prints, in artist's frames | $252,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $181,600 |
| Other | 34 | $31,725 |
| Photographs | 36 | $28,386 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $11,250 |
| Prints | 32 | $10,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $252,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 57 | $22,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $13,805 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 134 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
David Wojnarowicz is an American artist with 150 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $22,500. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by David Wojnarowicz sold in 2026 for $38,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Wojnarowicz work is $22,500.
The median David Wojnarowicz print sells for $11,430 across 53 lots.
The median David Wojnarowicz photograph sells for $26,980 across 32 lots.
The median David Wojnarowicz work on paper sells for $11,250 across 21 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) David Wojnarowicz prints typically sell for $6,238–$27,420 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 55 | $11,430 | $162,500 | 96.4% | 2026-10-08 |
| Paintings | 7 | $62,800 | $708,500 | 85.7% | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $11,250‡ | $882,000 | 95.5% | 2025-11-21 |
| Photography | 35 | $26,980 | $937,500 | 91.4% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $207,100 | $937,500 | — | 2025-11-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Wojnarowicz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (55 lots) median $11,430 with 96.4% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $62,800, record $708,500. A typical David Wojnarowicz painting sells for around 5.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $207,100.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $5,998–$26,325 | $10,080 | $38,700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $6,238–$27,420 | $11,652 | $100,800 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $4,550–$18,750‡ | $8,125‡ | $30,240 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $150,000–$252,000 | $200,000 | $882,000 |
‡ 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) | 19 | $5,365–$29,025 | $13,860 | $152,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $28,499–$195,300 | $91,075 | $500,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $937,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $882,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $708,500 |
| Photography | 2021 | $500,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $252,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $162,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $125,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $100,800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Wojnarowicz worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Wojnarowicz work is $22,500. The median David Wojnarowicz print sells for $11,430 across 53 lots. The median David Wojnarowicz photograph sells for $26,980 across 32 lots. The median David Wojnarowicz work on paper sells for $11,250 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Wojnarowicz prints typically sell for $6,238–$27,420 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a David Wojnarowicz print?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Wojnarowicz print is $11,430.
What is David Wojnarowicz's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Wojnarowicz print is $162,500.
What is the average price of a David Wojnarowicz photograph?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Wojnarowicz photograph is $26,980.
What is David Wojnarowicz's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Wojnarowicz photograph is $937,500.
What is the average price of a David Wojnarowicz work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Wojnarowicz work on paper is $11,250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Wojnarowicz's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Wojnarowicz work on paper is $882,000.
What is the average price of a medium David Wojnarowicz print?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Wojnarowicz print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,652, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small David Wojnarowicz photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Wojnarowicz photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is David Wojnarowicz's auction record?
David Wojnarowicz's auction record is $937,500, set in 2022.
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