Weegee (1899–1968)
Weegee is an American artist with 414 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,514. 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 Weegee sold in 2026 for $1,519, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Weegee on OpeningBid →What is a Weegee work worth?
Across 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Weegee work is $1,514.
The median Weegee photograph sells for $1,840 across 225 lots.
The median Weegee print sells for $818 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Weegee photographs typically sell for $1,210–$3,750 (the middle half of 163 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 | 2 | $818† | $1,625 | — | 2024-02-15 |
| Photography | 296 | $1,840†‡ | $69,098 | 76% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $13,299 | $69,098 | — | 2012-04-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 163 | $1,210–$3,750†‡ | $1,980†‡ | $69,098 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,150–$2,880 | $2,760 | $3,450 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2000 | $69,098 |
| Photography | 2007 | $63,506 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $12† |
† 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 Weegee worth?
Across 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Weegee work is $1,514. The median Weegee photograph sells for $1,840 across 225 lots. The median Weegee print sells for $818 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Weegee photographs typically sell for $1,210–$3,750 (the middle half of 163 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 Weegee photograph?
Based on 225 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Weegee photograph is $1,840. 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 Weegee's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Weegee photograph is $69,098.
What is the average price of a small Weegee photograph?
Based on 163 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Weegee photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,980, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Weegee's auction record?
Weegee's auction record is $69,098, set in 2000.
See the full Weegee record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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