> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/garth-weiser · updated 2026-11-02

# Garth Weiser (b. 1979)

## What is Garth Weiser’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Garth Weiser at 8 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,853 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,200–$3,612, n=5). The auction record is $83,465 for The Potential DJ (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Potential DJ, 2010 | Acrylic on canvas | $83,465 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | Untitled (acrylic and tempera on canvas), 2010 | Acrylic paint | $64,247 | Phillips | Jul 2014 |
| 3 | Baseboard Outlet, 2006 | Oil paint | $56,250 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 4 | Sherwood, 2010 | Acrylic paint | $40,000 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 5 | Mr. Bad Example | Painting | $37,500 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 6 | Nude #4, Red Grid, 2007 | Painting | $37,500 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 7 | Thunder and Light 171 Bowery, 2010 | Painting | $37,500 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 8 | 877-394-4448, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $35,000 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| 9 | Lotto, 2007 | Oil paint | $30,000 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 10 | Untitled (acrylic and oil on Gessobord panel), 2007 | Acrylic paint | $30,000 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $11,509 |
| Other | 9 | $8,232 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $1,104 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $15,005 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $5,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $630 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Garth Weiser is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $7,500.

A work by Garth Weiser sold in 2025 for $10,795, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Garth Weiser work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Garth Weiser work is $7,500.

The median Garth Weiser painting sells for $10,621 across 42 lots.

The median Garth Weiser work on paper sells for $1,250 across 5 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Garth Weiser paintings typically sell for $10,708–$36,250 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $10,621 | $83,465 | 82.4% | 2026-08-28 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,250 | $5,670 | — | 2026-03-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $64,247 | $83,465 | — | 2014-07-03 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $576–$635 | $630 | $1,008 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $4,000–$8,750 | $5,000 | $40,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $10,708–$36,250 | $15,000 | $83,465 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $83,465 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $64,247 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,670 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,853 |

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 Garth Weiser worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Garth Weiser work is $7,500. The median Garth Weiser painting sells for $10,621 across 42 lots. The median Garth Weiser work on paper sells for $1,250 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Garth Weiser paintings typically sell for $10,708–$36,250 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Garth Weiser painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Garth Weiser painting is $10,621.

### What is Garth Weiser's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Garth Weiser painting is $83,465.

### What is the average price of a large Garth Weiser painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Garth Weiser painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $15,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Garth Weiser painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Garth Weiser painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Garth Weiser's auction record?

Garth Weiser's auction record is $83,465, set in 2014.

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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, “Garth Weiser auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/garth-weiser (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.