Wayne Thiebaud (1920–2021)
Wayne Thiebaud is an American artist with 134 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $15,590. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Wayne Thiebaud sold in 2026 for $26,370, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wayne Thiebaud on OpeningBid →What is a Wayne Thiebaud work worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wayne Thiebaud work is $15,590.
The median Wayne Thiebaud print sells for $10,256 across 91 lots.
The median Wayne Thiebaud painting sells for $840,728 across 19 lots.
The median Wayne Thiebaud work on paper sells for $149,509 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Wayne Thiebaud prints typically sell for $4,966–$17,897 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Wayne Thiebaud prints typically sell for $5,260–$25,434 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 93 | $10,256† | $572,908 | 97.8% | 2026-05-16 |
| Paintings | 19 | $840,728 | $1.8M | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $149,509† | $989,460 | 90% | 2018-12-10 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,083 | $1,083 | — | 2004-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $732,064 | $1.8M | — | 2020-10-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Wayne Thiebaud's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (93 lots) median $10,256 with 97.8% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $840,728, record $1,820,000. A typical Wayne Thiebaud painting sells for around 82× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $732,064.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $5,260–$25,434† | $10,749† | $65,858 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $4,966–$17,897† | $11,395† | $572,908 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $396,307–$899,849 | $836,000 | $1.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $62,962–$1.3M | $541,012 | $1.8M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $169,969–$584,884 | $176,430 | $989,460 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $1.8M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $989,460 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $584,884 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $572,908 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $70,249 |
| Photography | 2004 | $1,083 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wayne Thiebaud worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wayne Thiebaud work is $15,590. The median Wayne Thiebaud print sells for $10,256 across 91 lots. The median Wayne Thiebaud painting sells for $840,728 across 19 lots. The median Wayne Thiebaud work on paper sells for $149,509 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wayne Thiebaud prints typically sell for $4,966–$17,897 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Wayne Thiebaud prints typically sell for $5,260–$25,434 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Wayne Thiebaud print?
Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wayne Thiebaud print is $10,256. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wayne Thiebaud's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wayne Thiebaud print is $572,908.
What is the average price of a Wayne Thiebaud painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wayne Thiebaud painting is $840,728.
What is Wayne Thiebaud's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wayne Thiebaud painting is $1,820,000.
What is the average price of a medium Wayne Thiebaud print?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wayne Thiebaud print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,395, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Wayne Thiebaud print?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wayne Thiebaud print (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,749, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wayne Thiebaud's auction record?
Wayne Thiebaud's auction record is $1,820,000, set in 2020.
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