> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wright · updated 2026-11-01

# Wright (b. 1930)

Wright is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $754. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wright sold in 2019 for $1,503, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wright work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wright work is $754.

The median Wright work on paper sells for $303 across 5 lots.

The median Wright print sells for $1,220 across 3 lots.

The median Wright photograph sells for $1,734 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $1,220 | $1,503 | 75% | 2019-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $303‡ | $3,909 | 62.5% | 2025-04-09 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,734 | $2,286 | — | 2014-03-19 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,909 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,320 |
| Photography | 2014 | $2,286 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,503 |
| Photography | 2008 | $1,183 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $937 |

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 Wright worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wright work is $754. The median Wright work on paper sells for $303 across 5 lots. The median Wright print sells for $1,220 across 3 lots. The median Wright photograph sells for $1,734 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wright's auction record?

Wright's auction record is $3,909, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wright auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wright (updated 2026-11-01).

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.