Carol Bove (b. 1971)
What is Carol Bove’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Carol Bove at 7 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $38,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,525–$63,750, n=19). The auction record is $711,319 for Melty Legs (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melty Legs, 2018 | Chrome steel | $711,319 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | La Luce, 2019 | Stainless steel and urethane paint | $508,672 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Snake, 2016 | Chrome steel | $444,500 | Phillips | May 2025 |
| 4 | Soft Coil, 2018 | Stainless steel | $381,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Young Lovers, 2018 | Chrome steel | $308,000 | Phillips | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | Solar Feminine, 2013 | Steel | $228,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled, 2008 | Assemblage | $220,774 | Phillips | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | Untitled (peacock feathers on linen) | Linen | $185,236 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Anamnesis, 2013 | Acrylic paint | $143,391 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| 10 | Untitled (peacock feathers on linen) | Linen | $137,000 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $63,750 |
| Sculpture | 25 | $20,000 |
| Other | 10 | $13,257 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $70,100 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $37,627 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $10,660 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Carol Bove is a Swiss artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $31,528.
A work by Carol Bove sold in 2026 for $508,672, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carol Bove on OpeningBid →What is a Carol Bove work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carol Bove work is $31,528.
The median Carol Bove sculpture sells for $22,432 across 20 lots.
The median Carol Bove painting sells for $93,750 across 15 lots.
The median Carol Bove print sells for $490 across 7 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $490 | $5,298 | 77.8% | 2026-04-21 |
| Paintings | 17 | $93,750 | $220,774 | 88.2% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $22,432 | $711,319 | 95.2% | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 1 | $30,929 | $30,929 | — | 2015-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $185,236 | $711,319 | — | 2026-10-15 |
Carol Bove's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $490 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $93,750, record $220,774. A typical Carol Bove painting sells for around 191× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $185,236.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $33,540–$118,750 | $93,750 | $137,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $52,001–$135,668 | $91,219 | $220,774 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $5,232–$13,750 | $8,125 | $18,909 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $18,093–$344,500 | $106,250 | $508,672 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $50,750–$390,525 | $161,800 | $711,319 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $711,319 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $508,672 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $220,774 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $185,236 |
| Photography | 2015 | $30,929 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,838 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carol Bove worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carol Bove work is $31,528. The median Carol Bove sculpture sells for $22,432 across 20 lots. The median Carol Bove painting sells for $93,750 across 15 lots. The median Carol Bove print sells for $490 across 7 lots.
What is the average price of a Carol Bove sculpture?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carol Bove sculpture is $22,432.
What is Carol Bove's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carol Bove sculpture is $711,319.
What is the average price of a Carol Bove painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carol Bove painting is $93,750.
What is Carol Bove's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carol Bove painting is $220,774.
What is the average price of a large Carol Bove painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Carol Bove painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $91,219, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Carol Bove's auction record?
Carol Bove's auction record is $711,319, set in 2026.
See the full Carol Bove record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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