What is a Wharton Esherick work worth?
1887–1970 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 121 priced auction sales, works by Wharton Esherick have sold for a median of $8,820Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $5,040Sign up free to see and $18,750Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $8,190Sign up free to see across 89 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Wharton Esherick prices by medium
- Auction results
- 122
- Sold rate
- 99%
- Active at auction
- 2006–2026
- Median price
- $8.8kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $91.7kSign up free to see Jeeter, Rago Auctions, Sep 2023
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prints | 17 | $975–$1.8kSign up free to see | $1.2kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 14 | $8.3k–$12.3kSign up free to see | $9.1kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 9 | $9.4k–$60kSign up free to see | $22.7kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4.8k–$5kSign up free to see | $4.9kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (114), Bonhams (3), Toomey & Co. (2)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 20 | $1k–$1.9kSign up free to see | $1.7kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 29 | $5.7k–$8.8kSign up free to see | $6.9kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 39 | $8.5k–$20.6kSign up free to see | $12.6kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 21 | $13.9k–$35kSign up free to see | $23.9kSign up free to see |
Recent Wharton Esherick sales
- Extending Wagon Wheel Dining Table, padouk, birch, oak, carved 'W — $83,050Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jun 17, 2026
- Horse, mahogany — $20,480Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 13, 2026
- Hammer Handle chair, hickory, cherry, painted canvas webbing — $8,320Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 13, 2026
- Hammer Handle chair, hickory, oak, painted canvas webbing — $8,320Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 13, 2026
- Hammer Handle chair for Hedgerow Theatre, hickory, oak, painted canvas webbing — $11,520Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 13, 2026
- Fireplace surround from the Elizabeth Hirsh Fleisher House, Philadelphia, walnut, cherry, painted poplar, slate, angled fire screen — $69,850Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Sep 18, 2025
- Bowls, set of two, walnut — $4,445Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 15, 2025
- Large storage chest, cedar, laminate, casters — $4,620Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 15, 2025
Questions about Wharton Esherick prices
What is a Wharton Esherick work worth?
Based on 121 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Wharton Esherick have sold for a median of $8,820, and half of them sold between $5,040 and $18,750. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Wharton Esherick sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $91,700 for “Jeeter” at Rago Auctions in September 2023.
Which Wharton Esherick medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $22,680 (9 sales).
How often do Wharton Esherick works sell at auction?
99% of the 122 lots recorded between 2006 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Wharton Esherick work?
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Wharton Esherick have appeared at auction 122 times in ArtSell’s records between 2006 and 2026; 121 sold, a sell-through rate of 99%.
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