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# Christo and Jeanne-Claude (b. 1800)

## What is Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 231 auction results for Christo and Jeanne-Claude at 20 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,918 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,794–$7,025, n=49). The auction record is $400,000 for The Pont Neuf, Wrapped (Project for Paris) (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pont Neuf, Wrapped (Project for Paris), 1980 | Collage | $400,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 2 | Yellow Store Front (Project from Merrin Paint Co.), 1965 | Enamel, charcoal, wax crayon and collage on paper laid on cardboard | $210,304 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | The Pont Neuf Wrapped (Project for Pont Neuf, Paris), 1976 | Pencil, fabric, pastel, charcoal, wax crayon and photo collage on card | $114,600 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Surrounded Islands (Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida), 1983 | Box construction—graphite, fabric, pastel, charcoal, enamel paint, photograph by Wolfgang Volz, fabric sample and wax crayon on paperboard | $112,500 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | The Gates (Project for Central Park, New York City), 2004 | Pastel, wax crayon, charcoal, graphite, paper collage and masking tape on paperboard, in Plexiglas box | $88,900 | Sotheby's | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Wrapped Payphone, 1988 | Steel | $75,600 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Wrapped Payphone, 1988 | New York City payphone (steel), wrapped in sackcloth and transparent polyethylene with rope and twine | $66,788 | Phillips | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | Wrapped Reichstag (project for Berlin), 1986 | Graphite, color chalk, charcoal, color crayon, fabric, twine and printed paper collage on panel | $62,500 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |
| 9 | The Pont Neuf Wrapped, 1975 | Graphite | $60,000 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |
| 10 | Wrapped Floor and Covered Windows, 1980 | Cardboard | $58,084 | Phillips | Oct 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 25 | $16,380 |
| Other | 22 | $9,734 |
| Photographs | 22 | $6,663 |
| Prints | 137 | $3,500 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 160 | $4,977 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $4,410 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 231 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Christo and Jeanne-Claude is an undetermined artist with 271 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,410. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Christo and Jeanne-Claude sold in 2026 for $5,223, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Christo and Jeanne-Claude work worth?

Across 231 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christo and Jeanne-Claude work is $4,410.

The median Christo and Jeanne-Claude print sells for $3,780 across 164 lots.

The median Christo and Jeanne-Claude work on paper sells for $51,193 across 14 lots.

The median Christo and Jeanne-Claude photograph sells for $5,124 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Christo and Jeanne-Claude prints typically sell for $1,500–$6,555 (the middle half of 131 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Christo and Jeanne-Claude prints typically sell for $1,144–$5,213 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 173 | $3,780† | $21,076 | 94.8% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 2 | $20,829 | $30,242 | — | 2025-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $51,193 | $400,000 | 93.3% | 2025-09-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $33,371 | $75,600 | — | 2025-09-18 |
| Photography | 11 | $5,124† | $112,500 | 90.9% | 2024-03-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $82,250† | $400,000 | — | 2024-10-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Christo and Jeanne-Claude's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (173 lots) median $3,780 with 94.8% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $20,829, record $30,242. A typical Christo and Jeanne-Claude painting sells for around 5.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $82,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,144–$5,213 | $2,142 | $13,364 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 131 | $1,500–$6,555† | $4,064† | $21,076 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $45,625–$69,100 | $56,485 | $114,600 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $7,668–$38,350 | $27,935 | $66,788 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,684–$43,575† | $4,113† | $112,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $400,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $210,304 |
| Photography | 2021 | $112,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $75,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $66,788 |
| Photography | 2016 | $60,000 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $30,242 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $21,076 |

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 Christo and Jeanne-Claude worth?

Across 231 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christo and Jeanne-Claude work is $4,410. The median Christo and Jeanne-Claude print sells for $3,780 across 164 lots. The median Christo and Jeanne-Claude work on paper sells for $51,193 across 14 lots. The median Christo and Jeanne-Claude photograph sells for $5,124 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Christo and Jeanne-Claude prints typically sell for $1,500–$6,555 (the middle half of 131 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Christo and Jeanne-Claude prints typically sell for $1,144–$5,213 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Christo and Jeanne-Claude print?

Based on 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christo and Jeanne-Claude print is $3,780. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Christo and Jeanne-Claude's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christo and Jeanne-Claude print is $21,076.

### What is the average price of a Christo and Jeanne-Claude work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christo and Jeanne-Claude work on paper is $51,193.

### What is Christo and Jeanne-Claude's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christo and Jeanne-Claude work on paper is $400,000.

### What is the average price of a Christo and Jeanne-Claude photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christo and Jeanne-Claude photograph is $5,124. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Christo and Jeanne-Claude's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christo and Jeanne-Claude photograph is $112,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Christo and Jeanne-Claude print?

Based on 131 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Christo and Jeanne-Claude print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Christo and Jeanne-Claude print?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Christo and Jeanne-Claude print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Christo and Jeanne-Claude's auction record?

Christo and Jeanne-Claude's auction record is $400,000, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Christo and Jeanne-Claude auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/christo-and-jeanne-claude (updated 2026-11-02).

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.