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# Faile

Faile is an American artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,175.

A work by Faile sold in 2025 for $1,452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Faile work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Faile work is $1,175.

The median Faile print sells for $1,234 across 15 lots.

The median Faile sculpture sells for $192 across 6 lots.

The median Faile painting sells for $4,410 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 32 | $1,234 | $93,445 | 46.9% | 2026-04-03 |
| Paintings | 10 | $4,410 | $9,104 | 30% | 2025-12-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $441 | $441 | — | 2024-09-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $192 | $1,125 | 50% | 2022-12-15 |

Faile's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $1,234 with 46.9% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $4,410, record $9,104. A typical Faile painting sells for around 3.6× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $960–$1,532 | $1,226 | $24,932 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $188–$236 | $192 | $1,125 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $93,445 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $46,563 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $9,104 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,410 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $441 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $250 |

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 Faile worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Faile work is $1,175. The median Faile print sells for $1,234 across 15 lots. The median Faile sculpture sells for $192 across 6 lots. The median Faile painting sells for $4,410 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Faile print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Faile print is $1,234.

### What is Faile's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Faile print is $93,445.

### What is the average price of a Faile sculpture?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Faile sculpture is $192.

### What is Faile's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Faile sculpture is $1,125.

### What is Faile's auction record?

Faile's auction record is $93,445, set in 2008.

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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, “Faile auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/faile-2 (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.