Calder
Calder is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $799. 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 Calder is recorded as sold in 2024 for $9,142; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Calder on OpeningBid →What is a Calder work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Calder work is $799.
The median Calder print sells for $562 across 9 lots.
The median Calder work on paper sells for $32,688 across 2 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 | 11 | $562† | $8,081 | 81.8% | 2025-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $32,688 | $65,000 | — | 2019-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $178–$1,512† | $680† | $1,837 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $65,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $8,081 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,837 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Calder worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Calder work is $799. The median Calder print sells for $562 across 9 lots. The median Calder work on paper sells for $32,688 across 2 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 Calder print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Calder print is $562. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Calder's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Calder print is $8,081.
What is Calder's auction record?
Calder's auction record is $65,000, set in 2019.
See the full Calder record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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