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# Spencer Sweeney (b. 1973)

## What is Spencer Sweeney’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Spencer Sweeney at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,728–$9,963, n=7). The auction record is $94,438 for Beans (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beans, 2013 | Oil on linen | $94,438 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 2 | Saint Tropez Gigolo, 2020 | Oil paint | $50,000 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on linen), 2013 | Oil on linen | $28,950 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 4 | Grail, 2010 | Oil paint | $27,720 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Figures in Transubstantiation, 2010 | Acrylic paint | $22,860 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Nancy, 2014 | Oil on canvas | $19,998 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 7 | Smile 4, 2014 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $15,776 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | Interparticular, 2001 | Acrylic paint | $13,750 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Nude with iPhone, 2010 | Oil on canvas | $11,970 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on linen), 2014 | Painting | $11,170 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $11,170 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,986 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $13,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $8,245 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Spencer Sweeney is an American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $9,046.

A work by Spencer Sweeney sold in 2026 for $10,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Spencer Sweeney work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Spencer Sweeney work is $9,046.

The median Spencer Sweeney painting sells for $11,570 across 18 lots.

The median Spencer Sweeney work on paper sells for $2,500 across 7 lots.

The median Spencer Sweeney photograph sells for $1,500 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $11,570 | $94,438 | 78.3% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,500 | $5,292 | — | 2026-10-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | — | 2019-07-18 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $8,830–$15,984 | $11,170 | $28,950 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $10,880–$27,720 | $15,776 | $94,438 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $94,438 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,292 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,128 |
| Photography | 2019 | $1,500 |

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 Spencer Sweeney worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Spencer Sweeney work is $9,046. The median Spencer Sweeney painting sells for $11,570 across 18 lots. The median Spencer Sweeney work on paper sells for $2,500 across 7 lots. The median Spencer Sweeney photograph sells for $1,500 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Spencer Sweeney painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Spencer Sweeney painting is $11,570.

### What is Spencer Sweeney's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Spencer Sweeney painting is $94,438.

### What is Spencer Sweeney's auction record?

Spencer Sweeney's auction record is $94,438, set in 2006.

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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, “Spencer Sweeney auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/spencer-sweeney (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.