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# Neil Welliver (1929–2005)

## What is Neil Welliver’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Neil Welliver at 15 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,116 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,088–$16,620, n=8). The auction record is $63,000 for Salt Flat (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Flat, 1973 | Oil paint | $63,000 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Woodland Terry, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $36,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1929 | Acrylic on canvas | $35,840 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Erratic and Snow | Oil on canvas | $31,250 | Sotheby's | Jan 2009 |
| 5 | Birches, 1972 | Oil on linen | $30,960 | Phillips | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Moosehorn Drought II, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $25,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Untitled (beaver pond) | Oil on canvas | $22,500 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2019 |
| 8 | Study No. 2 for Bald Rock | — | $11,840 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Study for Frozen Spring | Oil on linen | $4,375 | Wright | Mar 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LANDSCAPES; Briggs Meadow, Si's Hill, and Spring Freshet, 1973 | Screenprints on paper | $5,581 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2006 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $31,105 |
| Prints | 17 | $1,900 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $2,188 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,960 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Neil Welliver is an American artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,432. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Neil Welliver sold in 2026 for $11,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Neil Welliver work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil Welliver work is $2,432.

The median Neil Welliver print sells for $1,850 across 12 lots.

The median Neil Welliver painting sells for $33,545 across 4 lots.

The median Neil Welliver work on paper sells for $512 across 3 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $1,850 | $5,581 | 92.3% | 2026-03-05 |
| Paintings | 4 | $33,545 | $63,000 | — | 2026-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $512 | $2,432 | — | 2026-10-08 |

Neil Welliver's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $1,850 with 92.3% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $33,545, record $63,000. A typical Neil Welliver painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,382–$2,714 | $1,800 | $5,581 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $63,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $35,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $5,581 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,432 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $512 |

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 Neil Welliver worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neil Welliver work is $2,432. The median Neil Welliver print sells for $1,850 across 12 lots. The median Neil Welliver painting sells for $33,545 across 4 lots. The median Neil Welliver work on paper sells for $512 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Neil Welliver print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neil Welliver print is $1,850.

### What is Neil Welliver's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Neil Welliver print is $5,581.

### What is the average price of a medium Neil Welliver print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Neil Welliver print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Neil Welliver's auction record?

Neil Welliver's auction record is $63,000, set in 2024.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Neil Welliver auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/neil-welliver (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.