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# Christina Quarles (b. 1985)

Christina Quarles is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $268,750.

A work by Christina Quarles sold in 2024 for $655,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Christina Quarles work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christina Quarles work is $268,750.

The median Christina Quarles painting sells for $427,002 across 27 lots.

The median Christina Quarles print sells for $2,848 across 6 lots.

The median Christina Quarles work on paper sells for $25,177 across 4 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Christina Quarles paintings typically sell for $228,600–$643,712 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $2,848 | $5,292 | 85.7% | 2025-08-15 |
| Paintings | 27 | $427,002 | $964,523 | — | 2025-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $25,177 | $48,260 | 80% | 2025-07-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $517,419 | $964,523 | — | 2025-10-16 |

Christina Quarles's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $2,848 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $427,002, record $964,523. A typical Christina Quarles painting sells for around 150× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $517,419.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $953–$3,884 | $2,394 | $5,292 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $228,600–$643,712 | $517,130 | $964,523 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $964,523 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $888,339 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $48,260 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $27,494 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,292 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,884 |

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 Christina Quarles worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christina Quarles work is $268,750. The median Christina Quarles painting sells for $427,002 across 27 lots. The median Christina Quarles print sells for $2,848 across 6 lots. The median Christina Quarles work on paper sells for $25,177 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Christina Quarles paintings typically sell for $228,600–$643,712 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Christina Quarles painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christina Quarles painting is $427,002.

### What is Christina Quarles's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christina Quarles painting is $964,523.

### What is the average price of a large Christina Quarles painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Christina Quarles painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $517,130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Christina Quarles's auction record?

Christina Quarles's auction record is $964,523, set in 2022.

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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.