Christian Marclay (1955–2055)

Christian Marclay is an American artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $19,200.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions27$25,475$75,69674.1%2026-02-07
Paintings3$190,044$190,04433.3%2023-10-19
Works on Paper7$48,125$102,50085.7%2026-02-27
Sculpture & Installation1$15,027$15,0272016-04-14
Photography9$16,350$47,50088.9%2024-02-29
Masterpieces (top of market)8$106,250$190,0442024-02-29

Christian Marclay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $25,475 with 74.1% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $190,044, record $190,044. A typical Christian Marclay painting sells for around 7.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $106,250.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Record Cover2026-04-22Phillips$6,450
Telephones2026-02-27Sotheby's$16,640
Klud2026-02-07Phillips$4,226
Scream (Shrapnel)2025-12-16Christie's$7,620
Actions: Splorch Splash (No. 7)2025-10-21Phillips$5,689

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Christian Marclay print?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Marclay print is $25,475.

What is Christian Marclay's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Marclay print is $75,696.

What is Christian Marclay's auction record?

Christian Marclay's auction record is $190,044, set on 2023-10-19.