> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carey-clarke · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Carey Clarke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carey-clarke (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.