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# Philadelphia Wireman

Philadelphia Wireman is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Philadelphia Wireman sold in 2026 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philadelphia Wireman work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philadelphia Wireman work is $1,500.

The median Philadelphia Wireman sculpture sells for $1,500 across 22 lots.

The median Philadelphia Wireman work on paper sells for $2,250 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Philadelphia Wireman sculptures typically sell for $1,100–$3,188 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | — | 2022-10-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 22 | $1,500† | $27,720 | — | 2024-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,000 | $27,720 | — | 2024-03-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,100–$3,188† | $1,500† | $27,720 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $27,720 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,250 |

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 Philadelphia Wireman worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philadelphia Wireman work is $1,500. The median Philadelphia Wireman sculpture sells for $1,500 across 22 lots. The median Philadelphia Wireman work on paper sells for $2,250 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Philadelphia Wireman sculptures typically sell for $1,100–$3,188 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Philadelphia Wireman sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philadelphia Wireman sculpture is $1,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Philadelphia Wireman's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philadelphia Wireman sculpture is $27,720.

### What is the average price of a small Philadelphia Wireman sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Philadelphia Wireman sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Philadelphia Wireman's auction record?

Philadelphia Wireman's auction record is $27,720, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Philadelphia Wireman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philadelphia-wireman (updated 2026-11-01).

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.