Wayne Nowack (1923–2004)
What is Wayne Nowack’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Wayne Nowack at 5 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $448 including buyer’s premium (middle half $254–$704, n=5). The auction record is $1,524 for Dreams and Games for Faustian Children (2026, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dreams and Games for Faustian Children, 1968 | Assemblage | $1,524 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | THE ALCHEMY BENEATH THE ZODIAC IS THE FERMENT ABOVE DESCARTES | — | $1,250 | Sotheby's | Dec 2018 |
| 3 | Through These Faulted Fenestrations the Magic Owl Doth Pour Its Fountain Revelations, 1967 | Found object assemblage within painted wood box | $704 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled (mixed media collage box construction) | Mixed media collage box construction | $700 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Temple of the God of Ensnarement by Loose Ends, 1962 | Paper | $688 | Wright | Apr 2019 |
| 6 | Plan for Opening Light Into a Rational Morbidity, 1966 | Found objects on wood construction in artist's frame | $448 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | The Infliction of Paradise is Lavished with Totems of Adjustment, 1962 | Found object assemblage | $254 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Reliquary for the Alchemy of Is, 1967 | Reliquary | $191 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $700 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $688 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Wayne Nowack is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $694.
A work by Wayne Nowack sold in 2026 for $704, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wayne Nowack work is $694.
The median Wayne Nowack work on paper sells for $700 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $700 | $700 | — | 2024-03-21 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $700 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wayne Nowack worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wayne Nowack work is $694. The median Wayne Nowack work on paper sells for $700 across 1 lots.
What is Wayne Nowack's auction record?
Wayne Nowack's auction record is $1,524, set in 2026.
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