Tom Wesselmann Auction Prices and Value Guide
Tom Wesselmann auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 5,413 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Tom Wesselmann auction prices: quick answer
Tom Wesselmann auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Tom Wesselmann
- Source records
- 5,413
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Tom Wesselmann market snapshot
Tom Wesselmann shows very deep auction liquidity with 2,556 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $9,760. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 147 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2026-02-11.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (11.8% · 216 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (38.3% · 703 sales)
- $10,000+ (49.9% · 916 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $6,500
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 147
- Median shift vs prior year
- +30.0%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2026-02-11
Tom Wesselmann appraisal factors
Tom Wesselmann 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.
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 Tom Wesselmann 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 Tom Wesselmann artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.