Jamie Wyeth Auction Prices and Value Guide

Jamie Wyeth auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 708 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Jamie Wyeth auction prices: quick answer

Jamie Wyeth auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Jamie Wyeth
Source records
708
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Jamie Wyeth

Jamie Wyeth (born James Browning Wyeth, 1946, Wilmington, Delaware) is an American realist painter and the third generation of the renowned Wyeth artistic dynasty, following his grandfather N.C. Wyeth and his father Andrew Wyeth. Raised in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, he carries forward the Brandywine School tradition — a regional painting heritage centered on the rural landscapes, people, and animals of the Brandywine River valley in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Wyeth's work is characterized by meticulous draftsmanship, vivid detail, and a focus on portraiture, animal subjects, and the natural world. His paintings and drawings are held in major museum collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He continues to live and work in Chadds Ford.

RealismBrandywine Schooloil paintingwatercolordrawingportraitsanimalslandscape

Common works and media

Wyeth works most frequently encountered in appraisal and auction contexts include oil on canvas or panel paintings, watercolors, and graphite or ink drawings. Common subjects include portraits of notable figures and animals, particularly livestock and wildlife, as well as landscapes of the Pennsylvania and Maine countryside. Editioned prints and lithographs based on his paintings also circulate in the secondary market. Collectors should verify medium, dimensions, and signature when evaluating attributed works.

Market and appraisal context

Jamie Wyeth's auction market is deep and long-running, with 444 recorded lots spanning from late 2001 through March 2026 and 304 priced results. His work trades at major international houses including Christie's and Bonhams alongside strong regional specialists such as Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Freeman's | Hindman, Eldred's, Rago Arts and Auction Center, and Morphy Auctions. Price dispersion is wide: prints and lithographs typically realize between $40 and $360, while original oils and significant works on paper regularly reach five figures. In the most recent 12-month window, top prices were anchored by Bonhams ($50,000 for Bees at Sea—a Study, 1993; $48,000 for Getting Fidgety Posing, 1976–97; $45,000 for Talking with Pat, 1976–2019) and Freeman's | Hindman ($25,000 for Winter Corn, c. 1965). The interquartile range of $225–$2,500 reflects the volume of prints, small works on paper, and minor drawings that circulate frequently. Medium is the single strongest price determinant: original oil paintings command multiples over prints and editioned works. Liquidity remains solid with 36 lots appearing in the trailing twelve months, though that represents a decline from the prior year's 78 lots.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • oil painting
  • watercolor
  • drawing
  • print
  • lithograph

Value drivers

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Appraisal caveats

  • Condition, provenance documentation, exhibition history, and authenticity verification are essential for accurate appraisal.
  • The Wyeth family legacy creates strong name recognition, but individual work value depends heavily on specific medium, subject, date, and condition.
  • The 444-lot dataset includes both priced and unsold lots. The 304 priced lots represent roughly 68% of the total, meaning about one-third of offered lots either did not meet reserve or lacked published results. Actual sell-through rates should be investigated before using these figures for pricing decisions.
  • Auction results reflect hammer prices plus buyer's premium where reported; Appraisily records may or may not include premium depending on the source feed. Do not directly compare results without confirming the basis.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Jamie Wyeth worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Jamie Wyeth artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.