Tom Wesselmann (1931–2004)

Tom Wesselmann is an American artist with 1,268 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $22,620.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions344$8,200$87,50089.8%2026-02-27
Paintings162$207,607$3.2M92%2026-03-10
Works on Paper242$38,217$3.3M87.6%2026-03-07
Sculpture & Installation56$144,627$2M91.1%2026-02-12
Photography1$31,139$31,1392025-06-05
Masterpieces (top of market)252$271,875$3.3M2026-03-10

Tom Wesselmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (344 lots) median $8,200 with 89.8% sell-through. Paintings (162 lots) median $207,607, record $3,236,500. A typical Tom Wesselmann painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 252 lots) the median is $271,875.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Nighttime Still Life with Four Roses and Pear2026-05-21Phillips$36,120
House and Barn in the Distance2026-05-20Phillips$4,941
Seascape (Tit), from Graphik USA (W.P.I. P673)2026-04-22Phillips$10,965
Cynthia in the Bedroom (W.P.I. P815)2026-04-22Phillips$7,740
Daniele: Face & Breast Study2026-03-12Christie's$11,383

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Tom Wesselmann print?

Based on 309 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Wesselmann print is $8,200.

What is Tom Wesselmann's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Wesselmann print is $87,500.

What is the average price of a Tom Wesselmann work on paper?

Based on 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Wesselmann work on paper is $38,217.

What is Tom Wesselmann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Wesselmann work on paper is $3,330,500.

What is the average price of a Tom Wesselmann painting?

Based on 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Wesselmann painting is $207,607.

What is Tom Wesselmann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Wesselmann painting is $3,236,500.

What is Tom Wesselmann's auction record?

Tom Wesselmann's auction record is $3,330,500, set on 2011-05-11.