Wade Guyton (b. 1972)
What is Wade Guyton’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 239 auction results for Wade Guyton at 21 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $63,512 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,480–$151,200, n=25). The auction record is $4,645,000 for Untitled (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2006 | Linen | $4,645,000 | Phillips | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Untitled (Epson UltraChrome inkjet on linen), 2005 | Inkjet on linen | $3,525,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 3 | Untitled (Epson UltraChrome inkjet on linen), 2005 | Inkjet canvas | $2,405,000 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Untitled (inkjet on linen), 2005 | Inkjet on linen | $2,405,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 5 | Untitled | Painting | $2,165,000 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 6 | Untitled (Epson UltraChrome inkjet on linen), 2009 | Linen | $1,990,000 | Phillips | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Flaming U, Epson UltraChrome inkjet on canvas, 2005 | Epson UltraChrome inkjet on canvas | $1,928,864 | Sotheby's | Feb 2016 |
| 8 | Untitled (Epson UltraChrome inkjet on linen), 2006 | Linen | $1,923,548 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | Untitled (Epson UltraChrome inkjet on linen), 2005 | Inkjet on linen | $1,740,000 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled (Epson UltraChrome inkjet on linen), 2007 | Inkjet on linen | $1,500,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 105 | $288,695 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $136,908 |
| Other | 53 | $9,732 |
| Prints | 32 | $3,500 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $3,358 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 112 | $192,910 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $107,950 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $7,560 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 239 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Wade Guyton is an American artist with 299 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $66,006. 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 Wade Guyton sold in 2026 for $129,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 239 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wade Guyton work is $66,006.
The median Wade Guyton painting sells for $323,163 across 78 lots.
The median Wade Guyton print sells for $6,358 across 68 lots.
The median Wade Guyton photograph sells for $4,792 across 29 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Wade Guyton paintings typically sell for $222,250–$1,033,895 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Wade Guyton prints typically sell for $3,500–$6,704 (the middle half of 27 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 | 76 | $6,358†‡ | $550,791 | 89.5% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 87 | $323,163 | $4.6M | 89.7% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $6,189 | $7,065 | — | 2018-01-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $147,077 | $365,000 | 75% | 2024-10-15 |
| Photography | 36 | $4,792‡ | $554,400 | 80.6% | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 103 | $327,269‡ | $4.6M | — | 2026-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wade Guyton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (76 lots) median $6,358 with 89.5% sell-through. Paintings (87 lots) median $323,163, record $4,645,000. A typical Wade Guyton painting sells for around 51× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 103 lots) the median is $327,269.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $6,713–$14,388†‡ | $10,851†‡ | $30,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $366–$11,144‡ | $4,332‡ | $389,548 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $3,500–$6,704‡ | $4,256‡ | $550,791 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $100,000–$315,750 | $144,079 | $1.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 53 | $222,250–$1M | $425,000 | $4.6M |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $78,343–$256,244 | $150,596 | $365,000 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $455–$5,537‡ | $756‡ | $8,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $3,983–$45,214 | $5,292 | $288,695 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $4.6M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3.5M |
| Photography | 2022 | $554,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $550,791 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $389,548 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $365,000 |
| Photography | 2016 | $288,695 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $266,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wade Guyton worth?
Across 239 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wade Guyton work is $66,006. The median Wade Guyton painting sells for $323,163 across 78 lots. The median Wade Guyton print sells for $6,358 across 68 lots. The median Wade Guyton photograph sells for $4,792 across 29 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Wade Guyton paintings typically sell for $222,250–$1,033,895 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Wade Guyton prints typically sell for $3,500–$6,704 (the middle half of 27 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 Wade Guyton painting?
Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wade Guyton painting is $323,163.
What is Wade Guyton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wade Guyton painting is $4,645,000.
What is the average price of a Wade Guyton print?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wade Guyton print is $6,358. 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 Wade Guyton's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wade Guyton print is $550,791.
What is the average price of a Wade Guyton photograph?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wade Guyton photograph is $4,792. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wade Guyton's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wade Guyton photograph is $554,400.
What is the average price of a large Wade Guyton painting?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wade Guyton painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $425,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Wade Guyton print?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wade Guyton print (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,256, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wade Guyton's auction record?
Wade Guyton's auction record is $4,645,000, set in 2014.
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