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# Hannah Wilke (1940–1993)

## What is Hannah Wilke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Hannah Wilke at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,783 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,090–$23,971, n=6). The auction record is $708,500 for S.O.S. Starification Object Series (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Draw/Provoke/Attract/Gain, 1969 | Graphite | $317,500 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | S.O.S. Starification Object Series (Performalist Self-Portrait with Les Wollam) | Cartes-de-visite | $225,000 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Needed-Erase-Her, 1974 | Board | $75,978 | Sotheby's | Feb 2021 |
| 4 | S.O.S. Starification Object Series, 1974 | Cartes-de-visite | $68,750 | Phillips | Oct 2016 |
| 5 | Hannah Wilke (1940-1993), 1977 | Kneaded erasers on postcard on painted panel in Plexiglas case | $64,791 | Christie's | Sep 2012 |
| 6 | Untitled (group of three sculptures), 1978 | Porcelain | $53,340 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | S.O.S. Starification Series (a), 1976 | Sculpture on paper | $44,450 | Sotheby's | Feb 2024 |
| 8 | S. O. S. Starification Object Series, 1975 | Gelatin silver print, framed, 1975 | $44,100 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | S.0.S. Starification Object Series | Black and white photograph | $37,500 | Phillips | May 2014 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S.O.S. Starification Object Series, 1974 | Gelatin silver print mounted on photographic paper, in twenty-eight parts | $708,500 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 6 | $56,425 |
| Other | 11 | $9,500 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $8,750 |
| Sculpture | 14 | $6,955 |
| Prints | 6 | $1,425 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $9,375 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $8,190 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hannah Wilke is an American artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $9,062. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Hannah Wilke sold in 2025 for $12,065, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Hannah Wilke work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Hannah Wilke work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hannah Wilke work is $9,062.

The median Hannah Wilke work on paper sells for $9,728 across 14 lots.

The median Hannah Wilke photograph sells for $68,750 across 7 lots.

The median Hannah Wilke print sells for $1,016 across 7 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $1,016† | $3,250 | 87.5% | 2024-09-04 |
| Paintings | 2 | $13,088 | $22,500 | — | 2017-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $9,728 | $44,450 | 93.3% | 2025-10-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $4,410 | $18,271 | 71.4% | 2024-06-20 |
| Photography | 11 | $68,750 | $708,500 | 63.6% | 2025-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $317,500 | $708,500 | — | 2025-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Hannah Wilke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,016 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $13,088, record $22,500. A typical Hannah Wilke painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $317,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $288–$1,947† | $1,016† | $3,250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $6,985–$10,080 | $8,750 | $12,700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $14,732–$27,940 | $15,600 | $44,450 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,780–$5,040 | $4,410 | $18,271 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $708,500 |
| Photography | 2025 | $317,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $44,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $27,940 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $22,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $18,271 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $5,040 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $3,675 |

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 Hannah Wilke worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hannah Wilke work is $9,062. The median Hannah Wilke work on paper sells for $9,728 across 14 lots. The median Hannah Wilke photograph sells for $68,750 across 7 lots. The median Hannah Wilke print sells for $1,016 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Hannah Wilke work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hannah Wilke work on paper is $9,728.

### What is Hannah Wilke's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hannah Wilke work on paper is $44,450.

### What is the average price of a Hannah Wilke photograph?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hannah Wilke photograph is $68,750.

### What is Hannah Wilke's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hannah Wilke photograph is $708,500.

### What is Hannah Wilke's auction record?

Hannah Wilke's auction record is $708,500, 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, “Hannah Wilke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hannah-wilke (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.