Chris Van Allsburg (b. 1949)
Chris Van Allsburg is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $8,125.
A work by Chris Van Allsburg sold in 2025 for $47,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chris Van Allsburg on OpeningBid →What is a Chris Van Allsburg work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris Van Allsburg work is $8,125.
The median Chris Van Allsburg work on paper sells for $12,500 across 13 lots.
The median Chris Van Allsburg sculpture sells for $2,062 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 13 | $12,500 | $94,500 | — | 2025-06-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,062 | $2,500 | — | 2018-11-10 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $9,375–$44,252 | $20,000 | $94,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $94,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $53,125 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $1,625 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chris Van Allsburg worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris Van Allsburg work is $8,125. The median Chris Van Allsburg work on paper sells for $12,500 across 13 lots. The median Chris Van Allsburg sculpture sells for $2,062 across 2 lots.
What is the average price of a Chris Van Allsburg work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chris Van Allsburg work on paper is $12,500.
What is Chris Van Allsburg's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chris Van Allsburg work on paper is $94,500.
What is the average price of a medium Chris Van Allsburg work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chris Van Allsburg work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Chris Van Allsburg's auction record?
Chris Van Allsburg's auction record is $94,500, set in 2025.
See the full Chris Van Allsburg record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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