Wes Hempel (b. 1953)
Wes Hempel is an USA artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $1,950. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Wes Hempel sold in 2021 for $20,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wes Hempel on OpeningBid →What is a Wes Hempel work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wes Hempel work is $1,950.
The median Wes Hempel painting sells for $2,200 across 8 lots.
The median Wes Hempel work on paper sells for $1,700 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $2,200† | $20,000 | — | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | — | 2023-01-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,700 |
† 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 Wes Hempel worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wes Hempel work is $1,950. The median Wes Hempel painting sells for $2,200 across 8 lots. The median Wes Hempel work on paper sells for $1,700 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wes Hempel's auction record?
Wes Hempel's auction record is $20,000, set in 2021.
See the full Wes Hempel record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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