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# California Modern (b. 1962)

California Modern is an artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $900.

A work by California Modern sold in 2023 for $1,441, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a California Modern work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a California Modern work is $900.

The median California Modern sculpture sells for $293 across 3 lots.

The median California Modern painting sells for $66 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $66 | $66 | — | 2023-08-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $293 | $3,000 | — | 2019-06-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $3,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $293 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $66 |

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 California Modern worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a California Modern work is $900. The median California Modern sculpture sells for $293 across 3 lots. The median California Modern painting sells for $66 across 1 lots.

### What is California Modern's auction record?

California Modern's auction record is $5,513, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “California Modern auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/california-modern (updated 2026-11-01).

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.