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# Allan McCollum (b. 1944)

## What is Allan McCollum’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 130 auction results for Allan McCollum at 17 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,199–$52,221, n=16). The auction record is $277,200 for 384 Plaster Surrogates (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 384 Plaster Surrogates, 1982 | Enamel on hydrostone, in 384 parts | $277,200 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | 384 Plaster Surrogates, 1982 | Enamel | $266,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 3 | Collection of One Hundred and Ninety-two Plaster Surrogates, 1982 | Collection of One Hundred and Ninety-two Plaster Surrogates | $226,800 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 4 | Collection of Thirty Plaster Surrogates, 1982 | Enamel on hydrostone cast, in thirty parts | $222,693 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled (enamel on plaster, in 64 parts), 1982 | Plaster | $162,311 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 6 | Collection of Thirty Plaster Surrogates, 1982 | Collection of Thirty Plaster Surrogates | $155,849 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 7 | Plaster Surrogates, 1982 | Jeweils: Emaillefarben auf Gips | $151,364 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | The Plaster Surrogates, 1988 | Enamel | $131,640 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Collection of Ninety-Six Plaster Surrogates, 1989 | Enamel | $129,022 | Phillips | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (Group of 90 Drawings) | — | $121,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 16 | $35,522 |
| Sculpture | 52 | $30,177 |
| Other | 34 | $30,120 |
| Paintings | 5 | $9,330 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $38,215 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $26,482 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $23,367 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 130 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Allan McCollum is an American artist with 151 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $24,375. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Allan McCollum sold in 2026 for $51,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Allan McCollum work worth?

Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Allan McCollum work is $24,375.

The median Allan McCollum sculpture sells for $30,177 across 63 lots.

The median Allan McCollum work on paper sells for $32,760 across 18 lots.

The median Allan McCollum print sells for $1,470 across 8 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Allan McCollum sculptures typically sell for $3,280–$31,914 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $1,470 | $43,158 | 88.9% | 2026-02-02 |
| Paintings | 9 | $10,602 | $60,520 | 88.9% | 2025-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $32,760 | $75,000 | 90% | 2026-02-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 68 | $30,177‡ | $277,200 | 92.6% | 2026-03-07 |
| Photography | 3 | $2,350 | $2,629 | — | 2015-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $151,364 | $277,200 | — | 2026-03-07 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Allan McCollum's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,470 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $10,602, record $60,520. A typical Allan McCollum painting sells for around 7.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $151,364.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $10,388–$44,275 | $32,760 | $75,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $17,500–$38,283 | $38,147 | $57,865 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $3,280–$31,914‡ | $6,334‡ | $277,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $24,420–$38,213 | $32,710 | $155,849 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $26,538–$66,476 | $50,000 | $226,800 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $277,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $226,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $75,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $60,520 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $57,865 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $43,158 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $25,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $8,190 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Allan McCollum worth?

Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Allan McCollum work is $24,375. The median Allan McCollum sculpture sells for $30,177 across 63 lots. The median Allan McCollum work on paper sells for $32,760 across 18 lots. The median Allan McCollum print sells for $1,470 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Allan McCollum sculptures typically sell for $3,280–$31,914 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Allan McCollum sculpture?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Allan McCollum sculpture is $30,177. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Allan McCollum's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Allan McCollum sculpture is $277,200.

### What is the average price of a Allan McCollum work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Allan McCollum work on paper is $32,760.

### What is Allan McCollum's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Allan McCollum work on paper is $75,000.

### What is the average price of a small Allan McCollum sculpture?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Allan McCollum sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Allan McCollum sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Allan McCollum sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $32,710, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Allan McCollum's auction record?

Allan McCollum's auction record is $277,200, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Allan McCollum auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/allan-mccollum (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.