Anthony Caro (1924–2013)
What is Anthony Caro’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 181 auction results for Anthony Caro at 33 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,920 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,648–$27,308, n=20). The auction record is $588,500 for Flats (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flats | Painted steel | $588,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Midnight Gap, 1976-78 | Stainless steel | $443,028 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 3 | Rhizome, 1970 | Painted steel | $235,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 4 | Orpheus, 2008 | Painted steel | $200,000 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Cleeve | Painted steel | $193,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 6 | BOLLARDS, 2012-2013 | Steel, copper and brown perspex | $186,480 | Tajan | May 2022 |
| 7 | Writing Piece "Also", 1978 | Stainless steel | $151,402 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 8 | Rain dance, 1986 | Acier soudé | $147,763 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Silver Piece 19 (Mirror View), 1984 | Silver | $120,697 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 10 | Bronze Screen No. 3, 1980 | Cast and welded bronze | $119,700 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $44,555 |
| Sculpture | 130 | $27,049 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,454 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $55,570 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 65 | $21,420 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $20,330 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 181 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Anthony Caro is a British (modern) artist with 220 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $25,075. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Anthony Caro sold in 2026 for $25,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Anthony Caro work is $25,075.
The median Anthony Caro sculpture sells for $30,475 across 122 lots.
The median Anthony Caro work on paper sells for $1,756 across 20 lots.
The median Anthony Caro print sells for $774 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Anthony Caro sculptures typically sell for $18,698–$48,610 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Anthony Caro sculptures typically sell for $37,504–$114,428 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $774‡ | $2,250 | 55.6% | 2025-06-04 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 | — | 2004-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $1,756‡ | $11,970 | 74.1% | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 137 | $30,475†‡ | $588,500 | 89.1% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $121,438† | $588,500 | — | 2023-05-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Anthony Caro's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $774 with 55.6% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,950, record $2,950. A typical Anthony Caro painting sells for around 3.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $121,438.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $770–$1,241‡ | $988‡ | $2,872‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,444–$3,890‡ | $2,535‡ | $11,970 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $5,766–$29,688†‡ | $17,250†‡ | $48,501 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $18,698–$48,610†‡ | $27,397†‡ | $112,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $37,504–$114,428†‡ | $55,625†‡ | $588,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2016 | $588,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $443,028 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $11,970 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,716 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $2,950 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,008 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Anthony Caro worth?
Across 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Anthony Caro work is $25,075. The median Anthony Caro sculpture sells for $30,475 across 122 lots. The median Anthony Caro work on paper sells for $1,756 across 20 lots. The median Anthony Caro print sells for $774 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Anthony Caro sculptures typically sell for $18,698–$48,610 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Anthony Caro sculptures typically sell for $37,504–$114,428 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Anthony Caro sculpture?
Based on 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Anthony Caro sculpture is $30,475. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Anthony Caro's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Anthony Caro sculpture is $588,500.
What is the average price of a Anthony Caro work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Anthony Caro work on paper is $1,756. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Anthony Caro's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Anthony Caro work on paper is $11,970.
What is the average price of a medium Anthony Caro sculpture?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Anthony Caro sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $27,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a large Anthony Caro sculpture?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Anthony Caro sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $55,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Anthony Caro's auction record?
Anthony Caro's auction record is $588,500, set in 2016.
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