> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-weatherford · updated 2026-11-03

# Mary Weatherford (b. 1963)

Mary Weatherford is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $16,501.

A work by Mary Weatherford sold in 2024 for $243,262, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Mary Weatherford work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Mary Weatherford on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-weatherford?ref=kg:mary-weatherford) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Mary Weatherford work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Weatherford work is $16,501.

The median Mary Weatherford painting sells for $31,875 across 21 lots.

The median Mary Weatherford print sells for $1,785 across 5 lots.

The median Mary Weatherford work on paper sells for $5,120 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $1,785 | $20,160 | — | 2022-02-23 |
| Paintings | 24 | $31,875 | $478,800 | 87.5% | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $5,120 | $5,334 | — | 2026-07-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $350,000 | $478,800 | — | 2024-05-28 |

Mary Weatherford's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $1,785. Paintings (24 lots) median $31,875, record $478,800. A typical Mary Weatherford painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $350,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $8,452–$20,425 | $12,171 | $47,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $47,659–$365,006 | $284,131 | $478,800 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $478,800 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $449,917 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $20,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,334 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,120 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,875 |

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 Mary Weatherford worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Weatherford work is $16,501. The median Mary Weatherford painting sells for $31,875 across 21 lots. The median Mary Weatherford print sells for $1,785 across 5 lots. The median Mary Weatherford work on paper sells for $5,120 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a Mary Weatherford painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Weatherford painting is $31,875.

### What is Mary Weatherford's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Weatherford painting is $478,800.

### What is the average price of a large Mary Weatherford painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mary Weatherford painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $284,131, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Mary Weatherford's auction record?

Mary Weatherford's auction record is $478,800, set in 2022.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mary Weatherford auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-weatherford (updated 2026-11-03).

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.