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# Christo und Jeanne-Claude (1935–2020)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Christo und Jeanne-Claude at 4 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,675 including buyer’s premium (middle half $681–$52,981, n=8). The auction record is $264,903 for Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin) (2025, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrapped Reichstag (Project for Berlin), 1994 | Kreide, Fotos und Stoff collagiert auf Karton | $264,903 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | The Gates, 1996 | Jeweils handbemalte Collage auf Karton | $62,330 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Over the River, 1997 | Jeweils: Handbemalte Collage auf Karton | $49,864 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | The Mastaba, 2007 | Wachskreide, Farbstift, Bleistift und Kohle auf Papier | $32,609 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2017 |
| 5 | Wrapped Trees, Project for the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Paris, 1985 | Collaged with transparent foil, string and staples, finished with wax and felt-tip pen | $7,549 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surrounded Islands, Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1987 | Silkscreen, collaged with fabric and adhesive tape Each | $11,667 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Wrapped Road Sign, Project, 1988 | Lithograph and collage of fabric, string and staples, reworked in pencil | $8,373 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Ericsson Display Monitor Unit 3111, Wrapped, Project for Personal Computer, 1985 | Lithograph, with collage of transparent plastic foil, string and coloured photograph | $7,824 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | Ten Million Oil Drums Wall, Project for the Suez Canal, 1972 | Collage of a map as well as a title page, illustration and text page Each | $6,177 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 5 | Wrapped Kunsthalle Bern, 1972 | Mappe mit 4 Serigrafien, teilweise mit Collage, auf leichtem Karton. Mit der originalen Kassette | $5,752 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | May 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $20,079 |
| Prints | 10 | $2,518 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $4,832 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $3,020 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Christo und Jeanne-Claude is a Bulgarian-American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,599. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Christo und Jeanne-Claude sold in 2026 for $5,752, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christo und Jeanne-Claude work is $1,599.

The median Christo und Jeanne-Claude print sells for $2,917 across 10 lots.

The median Christo und Jeanne-Claude work on paper sells for $49,864 across 5 lots.

The median Christo und Jeanne-Claude photograph sells for $1,049 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $2,917 | $8,373 | — | 2026-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $49,864 | $264,903 | — | 2025-06-04 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,049‡ | $7,824 | — | 2024-09-10 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,221–$3,020 | $2,815 | $7,549 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $681–$5,752 | $3,913 | $8,373 |

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 | $264,903 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $62,330 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $8,373 |
| Photography | 2021 | $7,824 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $7,549 |
| Photography | 2024 | $1,049 |

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 und Jeanne-Claude worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christo und Jeanne-Claude work is $1,599. The median Christo und Jeanne-Claude print sells for $2,917 across 10 lots. The median Christo und Jeanne-Claude work on paper sells for $49,864 across 5 lots. The median Christo und Jeanne-Claude photograph sells for $1,049 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Christo und Jeanne-Claude's auction record is $264,903, set in 2025.

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