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

# Quik (b. 1958)

## What is Quik’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Quik at 7 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $551 including buyer’s premium (middle half $413–$765, n=11). The auction record is $27,944 for Love will tear usz apart... (2017, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love will tear usz apart..., 1984 | Peinture aérosol sur toile | $27,944 | Artcurial | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | Down Down Down, 1983 | Signée et titrée au dos | $11,864 | Artcurial | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Blends, 1983 | Sprühfarbe auf Leinwand | $10,909 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2015 |
| 4 | I'VE GOT A PROBLEM, 1986 | Technique mixte sur carte | $10,416 | Artcurial | Feb 2015 |
| 5 | WAR HERO (PORTRAIT OF JIMMY HENDRIX), 1990 | Peinture aérosol sur toile | $8,588 | Artcurial | Mar 2010 |
| 6 | Love and Grief Therapy with Doris & Theresa, 2007 | Peinture aérosol et acrylique sur toile | $6,856 | Artcurial | Jan 2013 |
| 7 | Devo, 1983 | Spray paint and acrylic on canvas | $6,300 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Gem Spa - 1998, 1998 | Spray paint | $6,227 | Artcurial | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | Love or confusion, 2007 | Peinture aérosol et acrylique sur toile | $4,910 | Artcurial | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | MY HEART HITS THE FAN, 2004 | Peinture aérosol et vernis sur toile | $4,295 | Artcurial | Mar 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $3,581 |
| Other | 25 | $842 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $7,444 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $619 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Quik is an American artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,651. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Quik sold in 2026 for $10,909, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Quik work worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Quik work is $1,651.

The median Quik painting sells for $2,795 across 35 lots.

The median Quik work on paper sells for $1,100 across 6 lots.

The median Quik print sells for $358 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $358 | $530 | — | 2026-05-29 |
| Paintings | 36 | $2,795 | $27,944 | 97.2% | 2026-04-03 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,100† | $2,504 | — | 2018-07-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,864 | $27,944 | — | 2024-04-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Quik's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $358. Paintings (36 lots) median $2,795, record $27,944. A typical Quik painting sells for around 7.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $11,864.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $491–$3,279 | $764 | $4,295 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,316–$9,748 | $6,300 | $11,864 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $27,944 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $11,864 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,504 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,718 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $530 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $358 |

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 Quik worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Quik work is $1,651. The median Quik painting sells for $2,795 across 35 lots. The median Quik work on paper sells for $1,100 across 6 lots. The median Quik print sells for $358 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Quik painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Quik painting is $2,795.

### What is Quik's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Quik painting is $27,944.

### What is the average price of a medium Quik painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Quik painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Quik's auction record?

Quik's auction record is $27,944, set in 2017.

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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, “Quik auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/quik (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.