Sol LeWitt (1928–2007)
What is Sol LeWitt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,373 auction results for Sol LeWitt at 87 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,095 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,540–$17,160, n=241). The auction record is $1,633,000 for 1 x 2 Half Off (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 x 2 Half Off, 1991 | Enamel on aluminum | $1,633,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2023 |
| 2 | Corner Piece No. 2 | Painted wood | $881,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Corner Piece #4 | White painted wood | $757,800 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Modular Cube/Base | Baked enamel on steel | $657,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Modular Floor Structure, 1966 | Stainless steel | $605,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | Hanging Structure 24 D, 1991 | Painted wood | $596,900 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Wall Floor Piece #1, 1976 | Wall floor piece | $520,000 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 8 | Wall Floor Piece #1, 1976 | Wall floor piece | $482,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 9 | Hanging Structure 24 D, 1991 | Painted wood | $444,500 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 10 | Wall Drawing #1112, Square with broken bands of color, 2003 | Wall installation—acrylic paint | $444,500 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 81 | $43,140 |
| Paintings | 29 | $23,374 |
| Works on paper | 707 | $16,510 |
| Other | 290 | $14,079 |
| Photographs | 11 | $9,634 |
| Prints | 764 | $3,210 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 178 | $43,743 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 708 | $7,488 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 859 | $7,107 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,373 results from 87 houses · How we compute these figures
Sol LeWitt is an American artist with 2,860 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $6,985. 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 Sol LeWitt sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 2,359 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sol LeWitt work is $6,985.
The median Sol LeWitt print sells for $2,797 across 1,144 lots.
The median Sol LeWitt work on paper sells for $16,510 across 666 lots.
The median Sol LeWitt painting sells for $16,443 across 115 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Sol LeWitt prints typically sell for $1,657–$5,292 (the middle half of 661 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Sol LeWitt prints typically sell for $1,262–$5,381 (the middle half of 361 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 | 1,300 | $2,797†‡ | $342,816 | 88% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 125 | $16,443 | $240,000 | 92% | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 749 | $16,510†‡ | $406,400 | 88.9% | 2026-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 124 | $60,074†‡ | $1.6M | 83.9% | 2026-06-10 |
| Photography | 26 | $7,500†‡ | $44,450 | 88.5% | 2026-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 144 | $185,073†‡ | $1.6M | — | 2026-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sol LeWitt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,300 lots) median $2,797 with 88% sell-through. Paintings (125 lots) median $16,443, record $240,000. A typical Sol LeWitt painting sells for around 5.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 144 lots) the median is $185,073.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 361 | $1,262–$5,381†‡ | $2,250†‡ | $342,816 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 661 | $1,657–$5,292†‡ | $2,820†‡ | $214,260 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 73 | $3,750–$11,250†‡ | $6,891†‡ | $88,200 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $7,769–$14,334 | $11,464 | $226,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 57 | $13,860–$34,493 | $22,906 | $214,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $27,940–$115,429 | $35,350 | $240,000 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 317 | $6,480–$17,030†‡ | $10,505†‡ | $230,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 248 | $13,066–$32,565†‡ | $21,355†‡ | $324,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 62 | $71,779–$158,666†‡ | $106,277†‡ | $406,400 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $10,710–$38,125 | $16,516 | $169,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $17,231–$205,443†‡ | $93,406†‡ | $386,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $55,657–$226,152 | $107,550 | $605,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,199–$25,631†‡ | $7,442†‡ | $38,100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $8,016–$14,972 | $12,225 | $44,450 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1.6M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $605,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $406,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $395,963 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $342,816 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $240,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $226,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $214,260 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sol LeWitt worth?
Across 2,359 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sol LeWitt work is $6,985. The median Sol LeWitt print sells for $2,797 across 1,144 lots. The median Sol LeWitt work on paper sells for $16,510 across 666 lots. The median Sol LeWitt painting sells for $16,443 across 115 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sol LeWitt prints typically sell for $1,657–$5,292 (the middle half of 661 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Sol LeWitt prints typically sell for $1,262–$5,381 (the middle half of 361 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 Sol LeWitt print?
Based on 1,144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sol LeWitt print is $2,797. 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 Sol LeWitt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sol LeWitt print is $342,816.
What is the average price of a Sol LeWitt work on paper?
Based on 666 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sol LeWitt work on paper is $16,510. 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 Sol LeWitt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sol LeWitt work on paper is $406,400.
What is the average price of a Sol LeWitt painting?
Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sol LeWitt painting is $16,443.
What is Sol LeWitt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sol LeWitt painting is $240,000.
What is the average price of a medium Sol LeWitt print?
Based on 661 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sol LeWitt print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,820, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Sol LeWitt print?
Based on 361 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sol LeWitt print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Sol LeWitt's auction record?
Sol LeWitt's auction record is $1,633,000, set in 2023.
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