Carey Clarke (b. 1936)
Carey Clarke is an Irish artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,763. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Carey Clarke sold in 2023 for $2,293, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carey Clarke on OpeningBid →What is a Carey Clarke work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carey Clarke work is $1,763.
The median Carey Clarke painting sells for $3,274 across 30 lots.
The median Carey Clarke work on paper sells for $503 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carey Clarke paintings typically sell for $1,335–$6,659 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $3,274† | $12,469 | 65.2% | 2023-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $503 | $1,218 | 72.7% | 2021-12-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $927–$3,901 | $1,616 | $6,710 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $1,335–$6,659† | $3,408† | $12,469 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $497–$696 | $508 | $1,218 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $12,469 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $11,742 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,218 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $696 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carey Clarke worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carey Clarke work is $1,763. The median Carey Clarke painting sells for $3,274 across 30 lots. The median Carey Clarke work on paper sells for $503 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carey Clarke paintings typically sell for $1,335–$6,659 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Carey Clarke painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carey Clarke painting is $3,274. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carey Clarke's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carey Clarke painting is $12,469.
What is the average price of a Carey Clarke work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carey Clarke work on paper is $503.
What is Carey Clarke's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carey Clarke work on paper is $1,218.
What is the average price of a medium Carey Clarke painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carey Clarke painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carey Clarke's auction record?
Carey Clarke's auction record is $12,469, set in 2004.
See the full Carey Clarke record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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