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# Chakaia Booker (b. 1953)

## What is Chakaia Booker’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Chakaia Booker at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,840 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,852–$30,885, n=8). The auction record is $94,500 for Yearnings Unchecked (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yearnings Unchecked, 2003 | Sculpture | $94,500 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Untitled (rubber tires, steel and wood sculpture), 2000 | Rubber tires, steel and wood | $63,000 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (cut rubber tires, steel and screws), 2000 | Stainless steel | $59,220 | Phillips | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Vertical Flight, 2003 | Sculpture | $56,700 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Second Shift, 2005 | Sculpture | $38,400 | Rago Arts | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Twist of Fate, 2003 | Rubber tires and wood | $33,540 | Phillips | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Second Shift, 2005 | Rubber tire, screws and wood | $30,000 | Wright | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Unrelated Messaging, 2001 | Rubber tires | $23,040 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | The Crest, 2001 | Rubber, screws and fasteners on wood | $22,680 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |
| 10 | Juxtaposed, 2006 | Sculpture | $20,320 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 15 | $22,680 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $16,640 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chakaia Booker is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $15,120. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Chakaia Booker sold in 2026 for $23,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chakaia Booker work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chakaia Booker work is $15,120.

The median Chakaia Booker sculpture sells for $20,320 across 15 lots.

The median Chakaia Booker print sells for $1,169 across 4 lots.

The median Chakaia Booker work on paper sells for $1,079 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $1,169† | $2,000 | 80% | 2023-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,079 | $1,079 | 50% | 2026-04-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $20,320 | $94,500 | 83.3% | 2026-09-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $13,230–$22,950 | $18,480 | $56,700 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $94,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $63,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,250† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,079 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Chakaia Booker worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chakaia Booker work is $15,120. The median Chakaia Booker sculpture sells for $20,320 across 15 lots. The median Chakaia Booker print sells for $1,169 across 4 lots. The median Chakaia Booker work on paper sells for $1,079 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Chakaia Booker sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chakaia Booker sculpture is $20,320.

### What is Chakaia Booker's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chakaia Booker sculpture is $94,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Chakaia Booker sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chakaia Booker sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Chakaia Booker's auction record?

Chakaia Booker's auction record is $94,500, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chakaia Booker auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chakaia-booker (updated 2026-11-03).

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.