Michael Whelan Auction Prices and Value Guide
Michael Whelan auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 27 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Michael Whelan auction prices: quick answer
Michael Whelan auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Michael Whelan
- Source records
- 27
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Michael Whelan appraisal factors
Michael Whelan auction prices should be read against comparable works with similar medium, size, date, condition, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and demand in the current market
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point, not a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Recent sale records
Selected public auction records currently in the Appraisily lot index. Use them as market context, then request a formal appraisal before you sell, insure, or donate.
michael whelan b 1950 passage to sanctuary landing science fiction fantasy lithograph 27 h x 22 w · Ripley Auctions · 2025-09-10 michael whelan b 1950 passage to sanctuary landing science fiction fantasy lithograph 27 h x 22 w Ripley Auctions · 2025-09-10
michael whelan doris vallejo art books · EJ'S Auction & Appraisal · 2024-07-26 michael whelan doris vallejo art books EJ'S Auction & Appraisal · 2024-07-26
michael whelan signed limited edition matted art print · EJ'S Auction & Appraisal · 2024-07-26 michael whelan signed limited edition matted art print EJ'S Auction & Appraisal · 2024-07-26
michael whelan connecticut new york california 1950 highgate mist ii giclee on canvas 10 x 8 framed 16 x 14 · Eldred's · 2024-01-05 michael whelan connecticut new york california 1950 highgate mist ii giclee on canvas 10 x 8 framed 16 x 14 Eldred's · 2024-01-05
michael whelan connecticut new york california 1950 highgate mist ii acrylic on panel 10 x 8 framed 16 x 14 · Eldred's · 2023-08-16 michael whelan connecticut new york california 1950 highgate mist ii acrylic on panel 10 x 8 framed 16 x 14 Eldred's · 2023-08-16
michael whelan connecticut new york california b 1950 the goldfish bowl acrylic on panel 18 x 24 framed 26 x 32 5 · Eldred's · 2021-08-11 michael whelan connecticut new york california b 1950 the goldfish bowl acrylic on panel 18 x 24 framed 26 x 32 5 Eldred's · 2021-08-11
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.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Michael Whelan 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 Michael Whelan artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.