Carl Andre (1935–2024)
What is Carl Andre’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 250 auction results for Carl Andre at 25 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $36,831 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,197–$96,327, n=28). The auction record is $2,973,005 for Copper-Steel Alloy Square (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copper-Steel Alloy Square, 1969 | Stainless steel | $2,973,005 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | 36 Copper Square, 1968 | Copper | $2,692,000 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | 36 Copper Square | Copper, 36-unit square (6 x 6) | $2,617,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | 100 Copper Square, 1968 | Copper | $2,165,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 5 | Aluminum Steel Plain, 1969 | Aluminum Steel Plain | $2,032,000 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 6 | Pyre (Element Series) | 8-unit stack of Western red cedar timbers, 4 tiers of two timbers each alternating | $1,762,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2011 |
| 7 | Lead-Zinc Plain, 1969 | Lead-Zinc | $1,512,000 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 8 | Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy Square, 1969 | Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy Square | $1,426,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 9 | 66 Copper-Carbon Corner, 2006 | 36 copper and 30 carbon (graphite) cubes | $1,117,600 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 10 | Equivalent V | — | $1,082,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 120 | $123,583 |
| Other | 48 | $28,475 |
| Works on paper | 56 | $12,443 |
| Prints | 11 | $2,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $150,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 44 | $96,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 164 | $35,260 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 250 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Carl Andre is an American artist with 284 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $48,574. 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 Carl Andre sold in 2026 for $58,498, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 250 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Andre work is $48,574.
The median Carl Andre sculpture sells for $122,167 across 120 lots.
The median Carl Andre work on paper sells for $7,200 across 49 lots.
The median Carl Andre print sells for $4,160 across 21 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carl Andre sculptures typically sell for $55,856–$175,000 (the middle half of 73 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Carl Andre work on papers typically sell for $3,120–$16,600 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 | 24 | $4,160†‡ | $30,480 | 87.5% | 2026-03-04 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $7,200† | $1.1M | 94.2% | 2026-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 130 | $122,167 | $3M | 92.3% | 2026-06-25 |
| Photography | 7 | $15,896 | $114,266 | — | 2023-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 80 | $225,672 | $3M | — | 2026-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,400–$11,970†‡ | $8,129†‡ | $30,480 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $997–$4,580 | $2,000 | $9,525 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $3,120–$16,600† | $7,091† | $76,900 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $55,856–$175,000 | $114,455 | $3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $68,339–$359,306 | $192,700 | $1.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $58,910–$542,875 | $148,112 | $2.7M |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $6,710–$33,445 | $15,896 | $114,266 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $138,600 |
| Photography | 2012 | $114,266 |
| Photography | 2013 | $50,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $30,480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $28,800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Andre worth?
Across 250 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Andre work is $48,574. The median Carl Andre sculpture sells for $122,167 across 120 lots. The median Carl Andre work on paper sells for $7,200 across 49 lots. The median Carl Andre print sells for $4,160 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carl Andre sculptures typically sell for $55,856–$175,000 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Carl Andre work on papers typically sell for $3,120–$16,600 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 Carl Andre sculpture?
Based on 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Andre sculpture is $122,167.
What is Carl Andre's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Andre sculpture is $2,973,005.
What is the average price of a Carl Andre work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Andre work on paper is $7,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carl Andre's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Andre work on paper is $1,117,600.
What is the average price of a Carl Andre print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Andre print is $4,160. 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 Carl Andre's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Andre print is $30,480.
What is the average price of a small Carl Andre sculpture?
Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Andre sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $114,455, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Carl Andre work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Andre work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,091, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carl Andre's auction record?
Carl Andre's auction record is $2,973,005, set in 2019.
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