> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michael-heizer · updated 2026-11-02

# Michael Heizer (b. 1944)

## What is Michael Heizer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Michael Heizer at 13 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,130 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,127–$4,350, n=8). The auction record is $137,500 for Perforated Object 11 (2016, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perforated Object 11, 1990 | Stainless steel | $137,500 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| 2 | Untitled (cast pigmented concrete with steel base), 1992 | Steel | $127,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2023 |
| 3 | Sandblasted Etched Glass Window, 1944 | Etched glass | $87,575 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 4 | Untitled No. 8 | Polyvinal and latex on canvas | $49,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 5 | Study for Displaced Mass I, 1969 | Graphite | $38,536 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled (seven works), 1967 | Graphite | $23,750 | Rago Arts | May 2020 |
| 7 | X-Ray Tendency, 1968 | Ink | $22,800 | Wright | Nov 2006 |
| 8 | Tool #9 (AWL) | Modified concrete | $22,500 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Dragged Mass Geometric/Section | — | $17,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2007 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1976-1979 | Six unique collages of cut and torn lithographs, screenprints and monotypes in colors, on Rives BFK paper mounted to rag board (as issued), the full sheets | $19,530 | Phillips | Feb 2023 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $17,031 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $6,250 |
| Prints | 18 | $2,910 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $18,172 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $3,594 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Michael Heizer is an American artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,738. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Michael Heizer sold in 2026 for $8,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Michael Heizer work worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Heizer work is $1,738.

The median Michael Heizer print sells for $960 across 48 lots.

The median Michael Heizer work on paper sells for $5,525 across 11 lots.

The median Michael Heizer painting sells for $7,285 across 4 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Michael Heizer prints typically sell for $475–$1,002 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 | 58 | $960‡ | $19,530 | 82.8% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 4 | $7,285 | $49,500 | — | 2026-08-18 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $5,525 | $38,536 | 84.6% | 2026-08-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $127,000 | $137,500 | — | 2023-02-23 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,772 | $2,772 | — | 2010-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $107,288 | $137,500 | — | 2023-02-23 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Michael Heizer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (58 lots) median $960 with 82.8% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $7,285, record $49,500. A typical Michael Heizer painting sells for around 7.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $107,288.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $990–$3,098 | $1,274 | $19,530 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $475–$1,002‡ | $636‡ | $13,844 |

‡ 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) | 9 | $3,633–$12,500 | $5,525 | $38,536 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $137,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $127,000 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $49,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $38,536 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $23,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $19,530 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $17,031 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,320 |

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 Michael Heizer worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Heizer work is $1,738. The median Michael Heizer print sells for $960 across 48 lots. The median Michael Heizer work on paper sells for $5,525 across 11 lots. The median Michael Heizer painting sells for $7,285 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Michael Heizer prints typically sell for $475–$1,002 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Michael Heizer print?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Heizer print is $960. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Michael Heizer's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Heizer print is $19,530.

### What is the average price of a Michael Heizer work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Heizer work on paper is $5,525.

### What is Michael Heizer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Heizer work on paper is $38,536.

### What is the average price of a large Michael Heizer print?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Michael Heizer print (large (over 120 cm)) is $636, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Michael Heizer print?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michael Heizer print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,274, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Michael Heizer's auction record?

Michael Heizer's auction record is $137,500, set in 2016.

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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, “Michael Heizer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michael-heizer (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.