> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wes-hempel · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wes Hempel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wes-hempel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.