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

# Pae White (b. 1963)

## What is Pae White’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Pae White at 12 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,009 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,565–$2,904, n=6). The auction record is $17,397 for Baby Suncloud (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baby Suncloud, 2008 | Threads, colour-aid paper | $17,397 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 2 | Smoke Sequence #1, 2009 | Tapestry | $16,510 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Lustre | Painted earthenware | $11,110 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Perisna (ranSeed(264), KIM [66].loc.x*s, KIM [66].loc.y*s), 2014 | Lurex, silver, cotton and polyester | $10,080 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Web Sampler #79, 2001 | Spider webs and paint on Perfect Paper | $8,125 | Phillips | Mar 2013 |
| 6 | Summer Sampler #3 | Paper | $5,000 | Phillips | Mar 2015 |
| 7 | Web sampler #10 #14, 2005 | Spray paint, glitters and spider web on paper; a set of two works | $3,986 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 8 | Web Sampler #109, 2003 | Mixed media work | $3,833 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 9 | Gutter Leaves, Pasadena, 2009 | Canvas, metal and soot | $3,600 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Web Sampler #1 #4, 2005 | Mixed media work | $3,373 | Christie's | May 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $2,759 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $11,110 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $2,759 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,875 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pae White is an American artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,640. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Pae White sold in 2026 for $16,510, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Pae White work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pae White work is $2,640.

The median Pae White work on paper sells for $3,373 across 11 lots.

The median Pae White painting sells for $2,198 across 2 lots.

The median Pae White print sells for $1,211 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 | 2 | $1,211 | $1,211 | 50% | — |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,198 | $2,520 | — | 2010-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $3,373 | $17,397 | — | 2021-05-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

Pae White's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,211 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,198, record $2,520.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,993–$3,871 | $2,880 | $8,125 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $17,397 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $8,125 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,520 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $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 Pae White worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pae White work is $2,640. The median Pae White work on paper sells for $3,373 across 11 lots. The median Pae White painting sells for $2,198 across 2 lots. The median Pae White print sells for $1,211 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Pae White work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pae White work on paper is $3,373.

### What is Pae White's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pae White work on paper is $17,397.

### What is Pae White's auction record?

Pae White's auction record is $17,397, set in 2015.

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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, “Pae White auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pae-white (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.