Tom Wesselmann is an American artist with 1,268 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $22,620.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 344 | $8,200 | $87,500 | 89.8% | 2026-02-27 |
| Paintings | 162 | $207,607 | $3.2M | 92% | 2026-03-10 |
| Works on Paper | 242 | $38,217 | $3.3M | 87.6% | 2026-03-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 56 | $144,627 | $2M | 91.1% | 2026-02-12 |
| Photography | 1 | $31,139 | $31,139 | — | 2025-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 252 | $271,875 | $3.3M | — | 2026-03-10 |
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.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nighttime Still Life with Four Roses and Pear | 2026-05-21 | Phillips | $36,120 |
| House and Barn in the Distance | 2026-05-20 | Phillips | $4,941 |
| Seascape (Tit), from Graphik USA (W.P.I. P673) | 2026-04-22 | Phillips | $10,965 |
| Cynthia in the Bedroom (W.P.I. P815) | 2026-04-22 | Phillips | $7,740 |
| Daniele: Face & Breast Study | 2026-03-12 | Christie's | $11,383 |
Based on 309 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Wesselmann print is $8,200.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Wesselmann print is $87,500.
Based on 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Wesselmann work on paper is $38,217.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Wesselmann work on paper is $3,330,500.
Based on 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Wesselmann painting is $207,607.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Wesselmann painting is $3,236,500.
Tom Wesselmann's auction record is $3,330,500, set on 2011-05-11.