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# Wes Lang (b. 1972)

## What is Wes Lang’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Wes Lang at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,944 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,306–$57,150, n=5). The auction record is $252,000 for The Unity Within (2022, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Unity Within, 2017 | Graphite | $252,000 | Phillips | Sep 2022 |
| 2 | We Did It!, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $130,412 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Living by Being, 2011 | Paper | $124,666 | Phillips | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | If We Leave Here Tomorrow, 2009 | Mixed media | $109,440 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Moon and Stars, 2020 | Acrylic and oilstick on canvas | $103,200 | Phillips | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | The Ritual, 2015 | Canvas | $63,500 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | I'd like to buy the world a coke, 2009 | Acrylic paint | $57,150 | Phillips | May 2025 |
| 8 | Heart of the Sunrise, 2003 | Acrylic paint | $23,493 | Phillips | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | Standing in the Garden, 2013 | Paper | $21,590 | Phillips | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | The Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking, 2010 | Acrylic on canvas | $18,900 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $63,500 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $5,238 |
| Other | 6 | $4,177 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $103,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $5,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $4,410 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wes Lang is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $6,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Wes Lang sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,279 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wes Lang work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wes Lang work is $6,250.

The median Wes Lang print sells for $1,400 across 9 lots.

The median Wes Lang work on paper sells for $5,778 across 8 lots.

The median Wes Lang painting sells for $60,325 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $1,400† | $4,410 | 90% | 2025-07-09 |
| Paintings | 9 | $60,325 | $252,000 | 88.9% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $5,778 | $7,007 | 88.9% | 2025-10-22 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 | — | 2022-09-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $124,666 | $252,000 | — | 2026-07-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Wes Lang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,400 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $60,325, record $252,000. A typical Wes Lang painting sells for around 43× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $124,666.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,268–$3,429† | $1,400† | $4,410 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $58,738–$128,975 | $94,083 | $252,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,000–$6,250 | $5,306 | $6,738 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $252,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $130,412 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7,007 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,956 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,410 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $3,830 |
| Photography | 2022 | $2,750 |

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 Lang worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wes Lang work is $6,250. The median Wes Lang print sells for $1,400 across 9 lots. The median Wes Lang work on paper sells for $5,778 across 8 lots. The median Wes Lang painting sells for $60,325 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Wes Lang's auction record?

Wes Lang's auction record is $252,000, set in 2022.

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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, “Wes Lang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wes-lang (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.