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# Henry Wessel Jr (1942–2018)

## What is Henry Wessel Jr’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Henry Wessel Jr at 5 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,445 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,874–$5,207, n=6). The auction record is $33,102 for ICONS PORTFOLIO, 1968-89 (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ICONS PORTFOLIO, 1968-89, 2007 | Silver print | $33,102 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | selected 'real estate' images | — | $25,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | SELECTED IMAGES, 1971 | Photographs | $21,250 | Sotheby's | Mar 2009 |
| 4 | Henry Wessel, 1968 | Gelatin silver prints | $19,050 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | 'nevada' | — | $17,500 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | 'WALAPAI, ARIZONA' | — | $16,800 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 7 | Tucson, Arizona | Gelatin silver print | $11,250 | Phillips | Apr 2019 |
| 8 | santa barbara, california | — | $10,625 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 9 | Night Walk, Los Angeles, 1995-1998 | Six gelatin silver prints | $8,890 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Pismo Beach, California | Gelatin silver print | $8,750 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $7,338 |
| Photographs | 28 | $5,020 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $4,953 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $4,875 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Wessel Jr is an American artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $5,165.

A work by Henry Wessel Jr sold in 2025 for $19,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Wessel Jr work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Wessel Jr work is $5,165.

The median Henry Wessel Jr photograph sells for $5,020 across 31 lots.

The median Henry Wessel Jr print sells for $5,625 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henry Wessel Jr photographs typically sell for $2,500–$8,750 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $5,625 | $5,625 | — | 2009-10-09 |
| Photography | 33 | $5,020 | $33,102 | 93.9% | 2025-11-14 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $2,500–$8,750 | $4,953 | $33,102 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $4,281–$5,092 | $4,875 | $6,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $33,102 |
| Photography | 2009 | $21,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $5,625 |

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 Henry Wessel Jr worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Wessel Jr work is $5,165. The median Henry Wessel Jr photograph sells for $5,020 across 31 lots. The median Henry Wessel Jr print sells for $5,625 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry Wessel Jr photographs typically sell for $2,500–$8,750 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Henry Wessel Jr photograph?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Wessel Jr photograph is $5,020.

### What is Henry Wessel Jr's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Wessel Jr photograph is $33,102.

### What is the average price of a small Henry Wessel Jr photograph?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Wessel Jr photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,953, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Henry Wessel Jr's auction record?

Henry Wessel Jr's auction record is $33,102, set in 2019.

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

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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.