Boltanski, Christian (b. 1944)
Boltanski, Christian is a French artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,052. 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 Boltanski, Christian sold in 2025 for $2,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Boltanski, Christian on OpeningBid →What is a Boltanski, Christian work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boltanski, Christian work is $2,052.
The median Boltanski, Christian photograph sells for $30,160 across 17 lots.
The median Boltanski, Christian print sells for $141 across 2 lots.
The median Boltanski, Christian sculpture sells for $2,651 across 1 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 | $141 | $280 | 22.2% | 2021-05-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,651† | $2,651† | — | 2022-09-19 |
| Photography | 19 | $30,160‡ | $100,819 | 89.5% | 2023-03-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $43,819–$75,621 | $64,559 | $100,819 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2006 | $100,819 |
| Photography | 2011 | $80,655 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,651† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $280 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $3 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Boltanski, Christian worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boltanski, Christian work is $2,052. The median Boltanski, Christian photograph sells for $30,160 across 17 lots. The median Boltanski, Christian print sells for $141 across 2 lots. The median Boltanski, Christian sculpture sells for $2,651 across 1 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 Boltanski, Christian photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Boltanski, Christian photograph is $30,160. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Boltanski, Christian's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Boltanski, Christian photograph is $100,819.
What is Boltanski, Christian's auction record?
Boltanski, Christian's auction record is $100,819, set in 2006.
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