Lawrence Weiner (1942–2021)
Lawrence Weiner is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,024. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lawrence Weiner sold in 2026 for $3,491, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence Weiner work is $1,024.
The median Lawrence Weiner print sells for $440 across 12 lots.
The median Lawrence Weiner work on paper sells for $11,529 across 8 lots.
The median Lawrence Weiner painting sells for $53,419 across 1 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 | 16 | $440‡ | $26,959 | 75% | 2024-08-08 |
| Paintings | 1 | $53,419 | $53,419 | — | 2009-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $11,529 | $41,927 | 88.9% | 2026-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $937 | $937 | — | 2021-11-09 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lawrence Weiner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $440 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $53,419, record $53,419. A typical Lawrence Weiner painting sells for around 121× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $164–$2,293‡ | $248‡ | $3,236 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,707–$13,835 | $9,223 | $28,377 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $53,419 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $41,927 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $28,377 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $26,959 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,236 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $937 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lawrence Weiner worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lawrence Weiner work is $1,024. The median Lawrence Weiner print sells for $440 across 12 lots. The median Lawrence Weiner work on paper sells for $11,529 across 8 lots. The median Lawrence Weiner painting sells for $53,419 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lawrence Weiner print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lawrence Weiner print is $440. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lawrence Weiner's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lawrence Weiner print is $26,959.
What is Lawrence Weiner's auction record?
Lawrence Weiner's auction record is $290,231, set in 2015.
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