Wayne Thiebaud Drawings: Auction Prices

American · 1920–2021

ArtSell has recorded 15 auction results for Wayne Thiebaud drawings between 2006 and 2026, of which 13 sold (87% sell-through). Prices realised range from $3,250 to $30,720, with a median of $10,625 across 13 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $30,720 for “Covered Jar” at Bonhams in 2026.

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1. 
   Untitled, circa 1980

   Drawing · Paper

   11 1/4 x 15 in (28.6 x 38.1 cm)

   Bonhams · Sep 17, 2026 · Lot 55
   $19,200≈ £14,354≈ €16,723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–26,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Covered Jar, 1984

   Drawing · Paper

   11 5/8 x 7 1/2 in (29.6 x 18.9 cm)

   Bonhams · Jun 24, 2026 · Lot 12
   $30,720≈ £23,342≈ €27,090Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Untitled (Study for "City Police Car"), 1977

   Drawing · Paper

   30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.9 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 15, 2023 · Lot 150
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Portrait of Leah Garchik, 1981

   Drawing · Paper

   29 x 23 in.

   Bonhams · Apr 20, 2022 · Lot 86
   $24,225≈ £18,558≈ €22,368Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   Untitled, 1960

   Drawing · Paper

   26 h x 40 w in (66 x 102 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 20, 2020 · Lot 130
   $5,313≈ £4,333≈ €4,849Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
6. 
   Untitled, 1960

   Drawing · Paper

   19½ h x 26⅜ w in (50 x 67 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 20, 2020 · Lot 128
   $3,250≈ £2,650≈ €2,966Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
7. 
   Untitled, 1960

   Drawing · Paper

   20½ h x 26¼ w in (52 x 67 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 25, 2020 · Lot 226
   $3,500≈ £2,958≈ €3,233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
8. 
   Untitled, 1960

   Drawing · Paper

   26 h x 40 w in (66 x 102 cm)

   Wright · Oct 10, 2019 · Lot 148
   $10,625≈ £8,685≈ €9,633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Wright ↗
9. 
   Untitled, 1996

   Drawing · Paper

   10½ h x 15 w in (27 x 38 cm)

   Wright · Oct 10, 2019 · Lot 147
   $8,125≈ £6,641≈ €7,366Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
10. 
    Nude in Old Chair, 1975

    Drawing · Paper

    30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.9 cm)

    Bonhams · Oct 25, 2017 · Lot 48
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Untitled, 1953

    Drawing · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 21, 2017 · Lot 284
    $5,000≈ £3,840≈ €4,473Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
12. 
    Ponytail Nude, 1976

    Drawing · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 5, 2017 · Lot 236
    $22,500≈ £18,333≈ €21,242Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
13. 
    Candy Apples, 1961

    Drawing · Paper

    10 1/8 x 10 5/8 in. (25.7 x 26.9 cm)

    Bonhams · May 4, 2016 · Lot 14
    $18,000≈ £12,404≈ €15,645Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    Untitled (Double-Sided Drawing), 1962

    Drawing · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 23, 2014 · Lot 279
    $18,750≈ £11,257≈ €13,651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
15. 
    (American b.1920)

    Drawing · Paper

    17 x 10in (43 x 25.5cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 5, 2006 · Lot 108
    $4,780≈ £2,521≈ €3,746Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗

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