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# William Wegman (b. 1943)

William Wegman is an American artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,400. 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 William Wegman sold in 2022 for $3,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Wegman work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wegman work is $2,400.

The median William Wegman photograph sells for $4,135 across 34 lots.

The median William Wegman print sells for $1,616 across 18 lots.

The median William Wegman work on paper sells for $1,375 across 1 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 | 18 | $1,616†‡ | $9,296 | — | 2024-03-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,375 | $1,375 | 50% | 2019-09-27 |
| Photography | 36 | $4,135†‡ | $70,116 | 94.4% | 2025-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $46,250 | $70,116 | — | 2006-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $540–$1,150 | $862 | $2,792 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,150–$5,692†‡ | $2,333†‡ | $9,296 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,092–$11,423†‡ | $2,280†‡ | $53,770 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $3,200–$13,011‡ | $4,718‡ | $70,116 |

† 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 | 1999 | $70,116 |
| Photography | 2006 | $53,770 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $9,296 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $7,255 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,375 |

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 William Wegman worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Wegman work is $2,400. The median William Wegman photograph sells for $4,135 across 34 lots. The median William Wegman print sells for $1,616 across 18 lots. The median William Wegman work on paper sells for $1,375 across 1 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 William Wegman photograph?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Wegman photograph is $4,135. 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 William Wegman's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Wegman photograph is $70,116.

### What is the average price of a William Wegman print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Wegman print is $1,616. 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 William Wegman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Wegman print is $9,296.

### What is the average price of a medium William Wegman photograph?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Wegman photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,718, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small William Wegman photograph?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Wegman photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,280, 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 William Wegman's auction record?

William Wegman's auction record is $70,116, set in 1999.

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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, “William Wegman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-wegman (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.