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

# Wes Wilson (1937–2020)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Wes Wilson at 6 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $181 including buyer’s premium (middle half $125–$349, n=20). The auction record is $3,000 for Pop-Op Andy Warhol And The Plastic Inevitable (2024, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE SOUND / JEFFERSON AIRPLANE / MUDDY WATERS, 1937 | Pencil | $1,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2017 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pop-Op Andy Warhol And The Plastic Inevitable, 1966 | Lithograph | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2024 |
| 2 | Collection of five Bill Graham Presents in San Francisco, Fillmore Auditorium posters, 1967 | Lithograph in colors | $2,048 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Jefferson Airplane / Grateful Dead / Martha and the Vandellas, 1966 | Lithograph | $1,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2024 |
| 4 | THE ASSOCIATION / FILLMORE AUDITORIUM, 1937 | Poster on paper | $1,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2018 |
| 5 | JEFFERSON AIRPLANE / GRATEFUL DEAD, 1937 | Paper. Photo by Herb Greene | $1,560 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2019 |
| 6 | Quicksilver Messenger Service / Grateful Dead / The Mothers, 1966 | Lithograph | $1,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2024 |
| 7 | [PSYCHEDELIC ROCK CONCERTS.], 1966-1967 | Posters on paper | $1,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2020 |
| 8 | Jefferson Airplane / The Jaywalkers, 1966 | Lithograph | $1,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2024 |
| 9 | THE ASSOCIATION / FILLMORE AUDITORIUM, 1937 | Poster on paper | $1,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2019 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 37 | $552 |
| Other | 6 | $530 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $546 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wes Wilson is an American artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $546. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Wes Wilson sold in 2026 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wes Wilson work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wes Wilson work is $546.

The median Wes Wilson print sells for $541 across 41 lots.

The median Wes Wilson work on paper sells for $1,125 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Wes Wilson prints typically sell for $192–$1,000 (the middle half of 39 sold 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 | 44 | $541† | $3,000 | 93.2% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,125 | $1,125 | — | 2017-05-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,899 | $3,000 | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $192–$1,000† | $437† | $3,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,048 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,125 |

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 Wilson worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wes Wilson work is $546. The median Wes Wilson print sells for $541 across 41 lots. The median Wes Wilson work on paper sells for $1,125 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wes Wilson prints typically sell for $192–$1,000 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Wes Wilson print?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wes Wilson print is $541. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Wes Wilson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wes Wilson print is $3,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Wes Wilson print?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wes Wilson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Wes Wilson's auction record is $3,000, set in 2024.

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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 Wilson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wes-wilson (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.