> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/scott-upton · updated 2026-11-02

# Scott Upton (b. 1958)

Scott Upton is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,400. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Scott Upton sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Scott Upton work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Scott Upton work is $1,400.

The median Scott Upton painting sells for $1,625 across 14 lots.

The median Scott Upton work on paper sells for $475 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,625† | $5,000† | — | 2026-08-14 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $475† | $475† | — | 2024-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $625–$2,725† | $1,525† | $3,540† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $562–$1,975† | $1,400† | $5,000† |

† 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 | 2026 | $5,000† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $3,540† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $475† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Scott Upton worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Scott Upton work is $1,400. The median Scott Upton painting sells for $1,625 across 14 lots. The median Scott Upton work on paper sells for $475 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Scott Upton painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Scott Upton painting is $1,625. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Scott Upton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Scott Upton painting is $5,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is Scott Upton's auction record?

Scott Upton's auction record is $5,000, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Scott Upton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/scott-upton (updated 2026-11-02).

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.