Lawrence Weiner (1942–2021)

Lawrence Weiner is an American artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,410.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions16$1,143$10,84093.8%2025-10-21
Paintings1$32,500$32,5002009-09-23
Works on Paper20$10,632$22,50095%2026-02-24
Sculpture & Installation6$3,276$20,80383.3%2026-02-07
Masterpieces (top of market)8$126,726$203,2002026-02-26

Lawrence Weiner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $1,143 with 93.8% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $32,500, record $32,500. A typical Lawrence Weiner painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $126,726.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Set of Four 'Water in Milk Exists' Lowball Cocktail Glasses, circa 20102026-03-04Christie's$1,905
WATER UNDER A BRIDGE2026-02-26Christie's$203,200
Islands in the Storm2026-02-24Phillips$7,560
Shot to Hell...2026-02-07Phillips$1,625
UNDER GROUND, from 15 for 1502026-02-07Phillips$1,625

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Lawrence Weiner work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lawrence Weiner work on paper is $10,632.

What is Lawrence Weiner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lawrence Weiner work on paper is $22,500.

What is the average price of a Lawrence Weiner print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lawrence Weiner print is $1,143.

What is Lawrence Weiner's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lawrence Weiner print is $10,840.

What is Lawrence Weiner's auction record?

Lawrence Weiner's auction record is $203,200, set on 2026-02-26.