> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elaine-wesley · updated 2026-11-01

# Elaine Wesley (1923–2007)

## What is Elaine Wesley’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Elaine Wesley at 3 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $985 including buyer’s premium (middle half $747–$1,223, n=6). The auction record is $2,159 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2025, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1982 | Painting | $2,159 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1982 | Painting | $1,270 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Subway Things, 1980 | Painting | $1,080 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | # 11 Untitled, 1985 | Painting | $1,000 | Rago Arts | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1984 | Painting | $889 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $700 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (mixed media on board), 1988 | Ink | $687 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1923 | Painting | $572 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Mist and the Sea, 1975 | Drawing | $500 | Rago Arts | Nov 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $945 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Elaine Wesley is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $889.

A work by Elaine Wesley sold in 2025 for $889, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Elaine Wesley work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elaine Wesley work is $889.

The median Elaine Wesley painting sells for $1,040 across 6 lots.

The median Elaine Wesley work on paper sells for $687 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,040 | $2,159 | 66.7% | 2025-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $687 | $687 | — | 2023-09-21 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $917–$1,222 | $1,040 | $2,159 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,159 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,270 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $687 |

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 Elaine Wesley worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elaine Wesley work is $889. The median Elaine Wesley painting sells for $1,040 across 6 lots. The median Elaine Wesley work on paper sells for $687 across 1 lots.

### What is Elaine Wesley's auction record?

Elaine Wesley's auction record is $2,159, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Elaine Wesley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elaine-wesley (updated 2026-11-01).

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.