Chris (b. 1960)
What is Chris’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 166 auction results for Chris at 13 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,241 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,450–$8,325, n=24). The auction record is $183,918 for Lightness of Being (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lightness of Being, 2022 | Platinum | $183,918 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Lightness of Being, 2019 | Lenticular lightbox with Coloured Gel no. 345 | $169,219 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | PARABOLIC 1.3 [PINK], 2018 | Aluminium with UV dye | $100,871 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |
| 4 | LIGHTNESS OF BEING, 2018 | Unique archival inkjet print with Swarovski crystals hinge-mounted onto card | $93,111 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |
| 5 | Lightness of Being (Pink), 2018 | Ballpoint | $66,907 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 6 | Kate Moss She's Light (Pure), 2014, 1972 | — | $62,251 | Bonhams | Feb 2021 |
| 7 | Lightness of Being, 2008 | Photo | $60,720 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lightness of Being, 2020 | Gelatin silver print with hand applied micro crystals, printed 2020, mounted on aluminium. Signed and dated in black ink recto. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity. Edition 3/3. Mounted and framed | $166,013 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Lightness Of Being, 2019 | Silkscreen in colours, in artist’s frame | $68,994 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 3 | Lightness of Being, 2020 | Gelatin silver print with hand applied micro crystals, flush-mounted to aluminium, signed in ink on the image, framed, 2008, printed in 2020, no. 2 in an edition of 3; accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, signed and editioned '2/3' in pencil (2) | $61,944 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 8 | $53,406 |
| Other | 55 | $15,741 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $6,894 |
| Prints | 43 | $3,738 |
| Paintings | 27 | $2,936 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $24,873 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 80 | $8,361 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $3,004 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 166 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Chris is a Canadian/British artist with 235 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $6,475. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chris sold in 2026 for $10,318, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chris on OpeningBid →What is a Chris work worth?
Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris work is $6,475.
The median Chris print sells for $5,339 across 125 lots.
The median Chris photograph sells for $30,929 across 11 lots.
The median Chris work on paper sells for $30,375 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Chris prints typically sell for $2,841–$17,167 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Chris prints typically sell for $860–$6,475 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 158 | $5,339‡ | $93,111 | 79.1% | 2026-03-31 |
| Paintings | 1 | $48,022 | $48,022 | — | 2022-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $30,375 | $66,907 | 87.5% | 2022-04-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $9,432 | $166,013 | — | 2026-10-07 |
| Photography | 12 | $30,929‡ | $183,918 | 91.7% | 2025-10-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $96,991 | $183,918 | — | 2022-10-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Chris's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (158 lots) median $5,339 with 79.1% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $48,022, record $48,022. A typical Chris painting sells for around 9.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $96,991.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $860–$6,475‡ | $2,984‡ | $42,371 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 67 | $2,841–$17,167‡ | $5,513‡ | $68,994 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $15,741–$31,037 | $24,873 | $93,111 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $23,216–$36,528 | $31,542 | $66,907 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $183,918 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $166,013 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $100,871 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $93,111 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $68,994 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $66,907 |
| Photography | 2023 | $61,944 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $48,022 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chris worth?
Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris work is $6,475. The median Chris print sells for $5,339 across 125 lots. The median Chris photograph sells for $30,929 across 11 lots. The median Chris work on paper sells for $30,375 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Chris prints typically sell for $2,841–$17,167 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Chris prints typically sell for $860–$6,475 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chris print?
Based on 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chris print is $5,339. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chris's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chris print is $93,111.
What is the average price of a Chris photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chris photograph is $30,929. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chris's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chris photograph is $183,918.
What is the average price of a medium Chris print?
Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chris print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,513, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Chris print?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chris print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,984, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chris's auction record?
Chris's auction record is $183,918, set in 2022.
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