Wayne Trapp (1935–2016)
Wayne Trapp is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $700. 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 Wayne Trapp sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $900 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wayne Trapp on OpeningBid →What is a Wayne Trapp work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wayne Trapp work is $700.
The median Wayne Trapp painting sells for $1,600 across 11 lots.
The median Wayne Trapp sculpture sells for $2,032 across 7 lots.
The median Wayne Trapp work on paper sells for $388 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $1,600†‡ | $8,500† | — | 2025-07-24 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $388†‡ | $700† | — | 2024-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $2,032†‡ | $4,200† | 77.8% | 2026-04-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,300–$4,400† | $1,700† | $8,500† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,200–$3,800† | $1,600† | $6,500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $289–$550†‡ | $388†‡ | $700† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2025 | $8,500† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,500† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $4,200† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $4,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $700† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $600† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wayne Trapp worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wayne Trapp work is $700. The median Wayne Trapp painting sells for $1,600 across 11 lots. The median Wayne Trapp sculpture sells for $2,032 across 7 lots. The median Wayne Trapp work on paper sells for $388 across 6 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 Wayne Trapp painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wayne Trapp painting is $1,600. 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 Wayne Trapp's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wayne Trapp painting is $8,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Wayne Trapp's auction record?
Wayne Trapp's auction record is $8,500, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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