Olaf Wieghorst (1899–1988)
What is Olaf Wieghorst’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 168 auction results for Olaf Wieghorst at 15 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,304 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,197–$5,530, n=22). The auction record is $289,000 for Opening of the Cherokee Strip (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opening of the Cherokee Strip | — | $289,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Buckin' for Bucks, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $80,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 3 | White Water Creek, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $67,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 4 | Nature's Castle, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $59,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | The Lost Trail | Oil on canvas | $57,475 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | The Mustangers | Oil on canvas | $53,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 7 | Roundup Riders, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $52,650 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 8 | Roping a Maverick | Oil on canvas | $50,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 9 | Drag Riders, 1899 | Oil paint | $50,000 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 10 | The Chuck Wagon | Oil on canvas | $48,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 93 | $19,050 |
| Other | 6 | $8,628 |
| Works on paper | 37 | $4,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $19,050 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 127 | $11,200 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 168 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Olaf Wieghorst is an American artist with 155 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $12,575. 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 Olaf Wieghorst sold in 2026 for $33,275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olaf Wieghorst work is $12,575.
The median Olaf Wieghorst painting sells for $17,850 across 73 lots.
The median Olaf Wieghorst work on paper sells for $3,933 across 33 lots.
The median Olaf Wieghorst print sells for $1,105 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Olaf Wieghorst paintings typically sell for $6,890–$27,731 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Olaf Wieghorst work on papers typically sell for $2,074–$5,562 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 | 6 | $1,105 | $6,250 | 83.3% | 2026-04-07 |
| Paintings | 77 | $17,850†‡ | $67,200 | 94.8% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $3,933† | $32,725 | 94.3% | 2026-04-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $57,475 | $289,000 | — | 2022-07-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Olaf Wieghorst's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,105 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (77 lots) median $17,850, record $67,200. A typical Olaf Wieghorst painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $57,475.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $6,890–$27,731‡ | $17,395‡ | $67,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $10,000–$37,500† | $19,050† | $50,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $2,074–$5,562† | $3,966† | $32,725 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $67,200 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $59,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $32,725 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $14,560 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,170 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Olaf Wieghorst worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olaf Wieghorst work is $12,575. The median Olaf Wieghorst painting sells for $17,850 across 73 lots. The median Olaf Wieghorst work on paper sells for $3,933 across 33 lots. The median Olaf Wieghorst print sells for $1,105 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Olaf Wieghorst paintings typically sell for $6,890–$27,731 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Olaf Wieghorst work on papers typically sell for $2,074–$5,562 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 Olaf Wieghorst painting?
Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olaf Wieghorst painting is $17,850. 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 Olaf Wieghorst's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olaf Wieghorst painting is $67,200.
What is the average price of a Olaf Wieghorst work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olaf Wieghorst work on paper is $3,933. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Olaf Wieghorst's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olaf Wieghorst work on paper is $32,725.
What is the average price of a small Olaf Wieghorst painting?
Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Olaf Wieghorst painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,395, 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 small Olaf Wieghorst work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Olaf Wieghorst work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,966, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Olaf Wieghorst's auction record?
Olaf Wieghorst's auction record is $289,000, set in 2008.
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