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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.