> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/weegee · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

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

## 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.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Weegee auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/weegee (updated 2026-11-02).

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.