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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.