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# Fred Wilson (b. 1954)

Fred Wilson is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,395. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Fred Wilson sold in 2021 for $5,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fred Wilson work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Wilson work is $4,395.

The median Fred Wilson photograph sells for $1,952 across 10 lots.

The median Fred Wilson sculpture sells for $17,188 across 4 lots.

The median Fred Wilson print sells for $2,880 across 3 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 | 5 | $2,880 | $3,750 | 60% | 2013-10-03 |
| Paintings | 1 | $9,999 | $9,999 | — | 2008-04-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $17,188 | $35,280 | 66.7% | 2020-12-08 |
| Photography | 12 | $1,952 | $20,000 | 83.3% | 2025-08-15 |

Fred Wilson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $2,880 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $9,999, record $9,999. A typical Fred Wilson painting sells for around 3.5× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,905–$8,064 | $5,040 | $20,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $688–$2,000 | $699 | $15,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $35,280 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $20,625 |
| Photography | 2016 | $20,000 |
| Photography | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $9,999 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,880 |

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 Fred Wilson worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Wilson work is $4,395. The median Fred Wilson photograph sells for $1,952 across 10 lots. The median Fred Wilson sculpture sells for $17,188 across 4 lots. The median Fred Wilson print sells for $2,880 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Fred Wilson photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Wilson photograph is $1,952.

### What is Fred Wilson's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Wilson photograph is $20,000.

### What is Fred Wilson's auction record?

Fred Wilson's auction record is $62,500, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fred Wilson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred-wilson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.