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# Tom Wesselman (1931–2004)

Tom Wesselman is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,487.

A work by Tom Wesselman sold in 2025 for $4,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tom Wesselman work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Wesselman work is $2,487.

The median Tom Wesselman print sells for $2,487 across 13 lots.

The median Tom Wesselman work on paper sells for $3,925 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $2,487 | $5,435 | — | 2025-02-03 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $3,925 | $13,771 | — | 2005-03-10 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,195–$2,826 | $2,084 | $4,192 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,450–$5,600 | $4,400 | $13,771 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $13,771 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $5,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $5,435 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,192 |

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 Tom Wesselman worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Wesselman work is $2,487. The median Tom Wesselman print sells for $2,487 across 13 lots. The median Tom Wesselman work on paper sells for $3,925 across 6 lots.

### What is the average price of a Tom Wesselman print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Wesselman print is $2,487.

### What is Tom Wesselman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Wesselman print is $5,435.

### What is Tom Wesselman's auction record?

Tom Wesselman's auction record is $13,771, set in 1999.

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

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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.