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Tom Wesselmann Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1931–2004

ArtSell has recorded 76 auction results for Tom Wesselmann paintings between 2002 and 2026, of which 67 sold (88% sell-through). Prices realised range from $5,375 to $3,236,500, with a median of $65,863 across 67 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 3 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $3,236,500 for “Mouth #14 (Marilyn)” at Phillips in 2022.

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  1. Tom Wesselmann, Cross Motion II, 2000–2002, oil on cut-out aluminum
    Cross Motion II, 2000–2002
    Oil
    99 x 106 1/2 x 23 in. (251.5 x 270.5 x 58.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    $116,100≈ £85,930≈ €101,247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Tom Wesselmann, Final Study for Kate Nude, 1977, oil on canvas
    Final Study for Kate Nude, 1977
    Oil · Canvas
    14 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (37.5 x 47.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 192
    $83,850≈ £62,481≈ €72,291Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Tom Wesselmann, Smoker Banner, 1971, color vinyl on acrylic-reinforced shaped panel
    Smoker Banner, 1971
    Acrylic · Panel
    62 h x 55 w x 1 d in (157 x 140 x 3 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 270
    $76,800≈ £56,847≈ €65,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Tom Wesselmann, Study for Great American Nude cut-out, 1966, Mixed media. Acrylic and pencil on cardboard, m...
    Study for Great American Nude cut-out, 1966
    Acrylic · Board
    63.5 x 57 cm (25 x 22.4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 187
    €90,300≈ $105,154≈ £78,803Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  5. Tom Wesselmann, Great American Nude #18, 1961, oil, wax crayons and printed paper collage on two joined panels
    Great American Nude #18, 1961
    Oil · Panel
    48 x 47 3/4 in. (121.9 x 121.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    $516,000≈ £394,315≈ €447,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Tom Wesselmann, Smoker #17, 1975, oil on shaped canvas
    Smoker #17, 1975
    Oil · Canvas
    243.8 x 332.7 cm. (96 x 131 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 9
    HK$13,945,000≈ $1,792,211≈ £1,341,978≈ €1,535,479Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$13,000,000–20,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Tom Wesselmann, Monica Sitting, Undressing (W.P.I. E26), 1986/1998, Alkyd oil in colours, on cut-out steel
    Monica Sitting, Undressing (W.P.I. E26), 1986/1998
    Oil · ed. 18/25
    28 x 27.2 cm (11 x 10 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    £14,190≈ $19,320≈ €16,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Tom Wesselmann, Smoking Cigarette, 1998, Mixed media
    Smoking Cigarette, 1998
    Mixed media
    4 x 3.8 cm (1.5 x 1.4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 49
    €6,336≈ $7,455≈ £5,475Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  9. Tom Wesselmann, Blonde On Blanket, Alkyd Oil On Cut Out Steel
    Blonde On Blanket
    Oil
    H 23cm x W 35.5cm
    Gormley's Art Auctions · · Lot 22
    €13,000≈ $14,858≈ £11,003HammerSign up free to seeView at Gormley's Art Auctions ↗
  10. Tom Wesselmann, Monica in Robe with Motherwell, 1992, Alkyd oil on cut-out aluminum
    Monica in Robe with Motherwell, 1992
    Oil · Other support
    157.5 x 238.8 cm (62 x 94 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 42
    €228,600≈ $260,855≈ £192,613Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  11. Tom Wesselmann, Smoker sculpture edition, 1981, enamel on aluminum
    Smoker sculpture edition, 1981
    enamel on aluminum · Other support · ed. 5/15
    6 3/4 x 21 3/4 x 11 1/4 in. (17.1 x 55.2 x 28.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 91
    $44,450≈ £35,269≈ €42,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Tom Wesselmann, Study for Metal Compote and Fruit, 1985, Liquitex-Acrylic and pencil on Bristol board
    Study for Metal Compote and Fruit, 1985
    Acrylic · Board
    34.5 x 39.8 cm (13.5 x 15.6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 374
    €31,750≈ $33,595≈ £26,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  13. Rosemary Lying on One Elbow, Circa 1989
    Oil
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 4
    $13,800≈ £10,918≈ €13,110Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  14. Monica Lying Down on Robe, Circa 1986-1990
    Oil
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 5
    $22,800≈ £18,038≈ €21,661Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  15. Tom Wesselmann, Birthday Bouquet (W.P.I. E09), 1988-90, Alkyd oil in colors, on cut out steel relief
    Birthday Bouquet (W.P.I. E09), 1988-90
    Oil · ed. 19/25
    42 x 50 in. (106.7 x 127 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 43
    $107,950≈ £83,141≈ €99,760Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Tom Wesselmann, Laser-cut Steel, Painted with Alkyd, Oil Ca. 1979/91
    Laser-cut Steel, Painted with Alkyd
    Oil · ed. 3/25
    H 10.6" W 9.25"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1043
    Result not publishedEst. $15,000–20,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  17. Tom Wesselmann, Study for Metal Compote and Fruit, 1985, Liquitex-Acrylic and pencil on Bristol board
    Study for Metal Compote and Fruit, 1985
    Acrylic · Board
    34.5 x 39.8 cm (13.5 x 15.6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 184
    €69,850≈ $76,123≈ £59,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  18. Tom Wesselmann, Double Study for Bedroom Painting #2, 1968, oil on canvas
    Double Study for Bedroom Painting #2, 1968
    Oil · Canvas
    12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 142
    $139,700≈ £112,074≈ €128,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Tom Wesselmann, Smoker Study #41, 1967, oil on canvas
    Smoker Study #41, 1967
    Oil · Canvas
    8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    $330,200≈ £264,902≈ €303,828Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $180,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Tom Wesselmann, Seascape Penis, 1978, Bleistift und Acryl über Prägedruck auf Velin
    Seascape Penis, 1978
    Acrylic
    15,5 × 17,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1265
    €5,842≈ $6,220≈ £5,087Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗
  21. Tom Wesselmann, Smoking Cigar, 1999, Liquitex collage on board
    Smoking Cigar, 1999
    Mixed media · Board
    7½ h x 7 w in (19 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 160
    $8,190≈ £6,435≈ €7,498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Tom Wesselmann, First Rosemary Drawing (Edition Steel Drawing), 1990, Alkyd oil in colours on laser-cut steel. Approx
    First Rosemary Drawing (Edition Steel Drawing), 1990
    Oil · ed. AP
    23 x 36 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 399
    €11,340≈ $12,153≈ £9,749Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  23. Tom Wesselmann, Rosemary Lying on one Elbow (Edition Steel Drawing), 1989, Alkyd oil in colours on laser-cut steel. Approx
    Rosemary Lying on one Elbow (Edition Steel Drawing), 1989
    Oil · ed. 43/45
    20 x 37 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 398
    €15,120≈ $16,204≈ £12,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–18,000View at Lempertz ↗
  24. Tom Wesselmann, Little Still Life #20, 1964, acrylic on wood
    Little Still Life #20, 1964
    Acrylic · Panel
    17 x 22 x 7/8 in. (43.2 x 55.9 x 2.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 158
    $190,500≈ £152,205≈ €175,076Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Tom Wesselmann, Mouth Fragment, 1973, oil on cut out canvas laid down on card
    Mouth Fragment, 1973
    Oil · Board
    6 3/4 x 8 1/8 in. (17.1 x 20.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 129
    $101,600≈ £81,176≈ €93,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Tom Wesselmann, Study for first face #4, 1968, acrylic on shaped wood
    Study for first face #4, 1968
    Acrylic · Panel
    5 x 7 1/4 in. (12.7 x 18.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    $114,300≈ £91,323≈ €105,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Tom Wesselmann, Cross Motion II, 2000–2002, oil on cut-out aluminum
    Cross Motion II, 2000–2002
    Oil
    99 x 106 1/2 x 23 in. (251.5 x 270.5 x 58.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 120
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Tom Wesselmann, Delphinium and Daisies (W.P.I. E19), 1989-1992, Alkyd oil in colors, on cut out steel relief
    Delphinium and Daisies (W.P.I. E19), 1989-1992
    Oil · ed. 3/25
    52 x 14 5/8 x 1/8 in. (132.1 x 37.1 x .3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 115
    $184,150≈ £147,935≈ €167,836Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Tom Wesselmann, Hedy (Sandpaper) (W.P.I. E10), 1985/1990, Laser-cut steel drawing multiple, painted with alkyd oil in colors
    Hedy (Sandpaper) (W.P.I. E10), 1985/1990
    Oil · ed. 19/25
    5 x 15 1/8 in. (12.7 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 3
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Tom Wesselmann, Hedy Sleeping (W.P.I. E30), 1962/1990, Laser-cut steel drawing multiple, painted with alkyd oil in colors
    Hedy Sleeping (W.P.I. E30), 1962/1990
    Oil · ed. 14/25
    5 1/2 x 14 in. (14 x 35.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 2
    $15,120≈ £12,552≈ €14,131Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Tom Wesselmann, Study for Bedroom Foot (For Bedroom Portfolio), 1979, Öl auf Leinwand
    Study for Bedroom Foot (For Bedroom Portfolio), 1979
    Oil
    17 × 15,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 735
    €62,500≈ $65,863≈ £53,660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Grisebach ↗
  32. Tom Wesselmann, Judy, 1959, collage and acrylic on cut canvas
    Judy, 1959
    Acrylic · Canvas
    7 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (19.7 x 15.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 166
    $69,300≈ £58,226≈ €66,558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Tom Wesselmann, Mouth #14 (Marilyn), 1967, oil on shaped canvas
    Mouth #14 (Marilyn), 1967
    Oil · Canvas
    60 x 108 in. (152.4 x 274.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 12
    $3,236,500≈ £2,720,662≈ €3,110,823Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000,000–5,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Tom Wesselmann, Final Study for Kate Nude, 1977, oil on canvas
    Final Study for Kate Nude, 1977
    Oil · Canvas
    14 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (37.5 x 47.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 138
    $115,920≈ £93,318≈ €110,138Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Tom Wesselmann, Steel Drawing Edition / Hedy Sandpaper, 1985-90, laser-cut steel painted in colors with alkyd oil paint
    Steel Drawing Edition / Hedy Sandpaper, 1985-90
    Oil
    12½ h x 21 w in (32 x 53 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 195
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Tom Wesselmann, Still Life with Orange and Tulip, 1986/1992, Alkyd oil on cut-out, shaped and welded steel
    Still Life with Orange and Tulip, 1986/1992
    Oil · ed. 5/25
    10 1/4 x 12 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. (26 x 31.1 x 5.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 51
    $35,280≈ £27,091≈ €32,658Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Tom Wesselmann, Fast Sketch Study for Still Life with Blonde, 1998, Acryl über Kugelschreiber auf Papier
    Fast Sketch Study for Still Life with Blonde, 1998
    Acrylic
    23,3 × 27,4 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 734
    €25,000≈ $28,228≈ £21,262Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  38. Tom Wesselmann, Study for Big Brown Nude, 1971, acrylic on archival rag mat
    Study for Big Brown Nude, 1971
    Acrylic
    image 6 x 8 3/4 in. (15.2 x 22.2 cm) mat 8 5/8 x 11 3/4 in. (21.9 x 29.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 241
    $69,300≈ £49,863≈ €58,060Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Tom Wesselmann, Study for Bedroom Painting #71 (Double Drop-Out), 1982, Acryl und Bleistift auf Hadernpapier
    Study for Bedroom Painting #71 (Double Drop-Out), 1982
    Acrylic
    102,5 × 143,8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 725
    €187,500≈ $227,344≈ £160,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–90,000View at Grisebach ↗
  40. Tom Wesselmann, Maquette for Bedroom Painting #32, 1976–1979, oil on canvas laid on Masonite, on Liquitex on board, on enameled Masonite construction, in Plexiglas box
    Maquette for Bedroom Painting #32, 1976–1979
    Oil · Canvas
    sculpture 9 x 16 1/8 x 6 1/2 in. (22.9 x 41 x 16.5 cm) base 1 3/4 x 21 1/8 x 10 1/2 in. (4.4 x 53.7 x 26.7 cm) overall 10 3/4 x 21 1/8 x 10 1/2 in. (27.3 x 53.7 x 26.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 102
    $69,300≈ £49,670≈ €57,520Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Tom Wesselmann, Study for Still Life with Fruit, Daisies and Monica, 1986, Liquitex acrylic and graphite on Bristol board
    Study for Still Life with Fruit, Daisies and Monica, 1986
    Acrylic · Board
    41.2 x 56 cm (16 1/4 x 22 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 157
    £81,900≈ $106,953≈ €90,241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Tom Wesselmann, Monica Sitting One Leg on the Other, 1986/1994, Laser-cut steel multiple, painted with alkyd oil in colors
    Monica Sitting One Leg on the Other, 1986/1994
    Oil · ed. 3/25
    9 1/2 x 13 3/8 in. (24.1 x 34 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 69
    $21,250≈ £16,656≈ €18,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Tom Wesselmann, Study for Wildflower Bouquet, 1990, Acrylic over pencil on board
    Study for Wildflower Bouquet, 1990
    Acrylic · Board
    58.5 x 47.4 cm (23 x 18.6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 115
    €81,250≈ $92,853≈ £74,004Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  44. Tom Wesselmann, Fast Sketch Still Life with face and clock, 1998, Acryl und Kugelschreiber auf Papier
    Fast Sketch Still Life with face and clock, 1998
    Acrylic
    18 × 23 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 538
    €27,500≈ $31,009≈ £24,632Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  45. Tom Wesselmann, Bedroom Painting for Roz, 1971, oil on canvas
    Bedroom Painting for Roz, 1971
    Oil · Canvas
    24 x 42 1/8 in. (61 x 107 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 41
    $920,000≈ £716,455≈ €836,592Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Tom Wesselmann, Still Life Collage, 1974, Acrylic and paper collage in colors, on canvas mounted to Korpine (as issued), the full sheet
    Still Life Collage, 1974
    Acrylic · Canvas · ed. 4/20
    S. 5 1/4 x 7 in. (13.3 x 17.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 73
    $22,500≈ £17,542≈ €20,257Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Tom Wesselmann, Seascape Study, 1996, oil on canvas
    Seascape Study, 1996
    Oil · Canvas
    24x45,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 468
    Result not publishedEst. €60,000–90,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  48. Tom Wesselmann, Double Study for Bedroom Painting #22, 1969, acrylic on canvas
    Double Study for Bedroom Painting #22, 1969
    Acrylic · Canvas
    11 x 16 in. (27.9 x 40.6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 207
    $87,500≈ £67,930≈ €78,244Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Tom Wesselmann, Nude Painting Print, 1980, oil on canvas
    Nude Painting Print, 1980
    Oil · Canvas · ed. 38/50
    24 x 25 1/2 in. (61 x 64.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    $56,250≈ £42,242≈ €49,403Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Tom Wesselmann, STILLLIFE WITH MADE IN JAPAN PITCHER, 1993, Öl auf ausgeschnittenem Aluminium
    STILLLIFE WITH MADE IN JAPAN PITCHER, 1993
    Oil
    188 × 144,5 × 38 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 891
    €337,500≈ $383,366≈ £300,609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €180,000–240,000View at Grisebach ↗

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