> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/christo · updated 2026-11-02

# Christo (1935–2020)

## What is Christo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,716 auction results for Christo at 129 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,342–$57,149, n=189). The auction record is $2,058,040 for The Umbrellas (Joint project for Japan and USA) (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Umbrellas (Joint project for Japan and USA), 1991 | Mixed media work | $2,058,040 | Sotheby's | Feb 2021 |
| 2 | The Umbrellas, Joint Project for Japan and USA, 1991 | Mixed media work | $1,474,336 | Sotheby's | Feb 2021 |
| 3 | Surrounded Islands (Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida), 1983 | Graphite, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon, enamel, photograph and fabric sample, in two parts | $867,000 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 4 | The Gates, Project for Central Park, NY, 2002 | Mixed media | $839,839 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | The Gates (Project for Central Park, New York City), 2003 | Graphite, charcoal, wax crayon, pastel, fabric, printed paper and paper collage on paper | $685,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Package, 1961 | Board | $627,965 | Sotheby's | Feb 2021 |
| 7 | The Pont Neuf Wrapped, Project for Paris, 1985 | Charcoal | $569,594 | Sotheby's | Feb 2021 |
| 8 | Bicyclette Empaquetée Sur Galerie de Voiture | Assemblage (bicyclette, plastique, corde, galerie de voiture) | $563,887 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 9 | Le Pont Neuf, 1984 | Pastel, charcoal, pencil, wax crayons and collage of print on board | $465,480 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped (Project for Paris, Place de l'Etoile - Charles de Gaulle), 2019 | Lithographie offset en couleurs | $514,224 | Artcurial | May 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 319 | $75,000 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $41,765 |
| Photographs | 215 | $39,029 |
| Paintings | 35 | $28,025 |
| Other | 292 | $18,229 |
| Prints | 762 | $1,820 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 87 | $184,942 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 1,119 | $4,916 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 313 | $4,125 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,716 results from 129 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Christo is an American artist with 3,369 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,210. 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 sold in 2026 for $47,633, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**21 Christo works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Christo work worth?

Across 2,627 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christo work is $3,210.

The median Christo print sells for $1,430 across 1,431 lots.

The median Christo work on paper sells for $66,009 across 387 lots.

The median Christo photograph sells for $13,558 across 355 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Christo prints typically sell for $740–$4,064 (the middle half of 1,123 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Christo work on papers typically sell for $37,814–$109,507 (the middle half of 264 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 | 1,688 | $1,430†‡ | $514,224 | 84.8% | 2026-10-25 |
| Paintings | 23 | $34,727†‡ | $433,000 | 91.3% | 2026-02-26 |
| Works on Paper | 441 | $66,009†‡ | $2.1M | 87.8% | 2026-06-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $35,203†‡ | $264,000 | 87% | 2026-09-09 |
| Photography | 387 | $13,558†‡ | $867,000 | 91.7% | 2026-07-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 274 | $148,857†‡ | $2.1M | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Christo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,688 lots) median $1,430 with 84.8% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $34,727, record $433,000. A typical Christo painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 274 lots) the median is $148,857.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 175 | $387–$2,609†‡ | $1,110†‡ | $407,094 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 1,123 | $740–$4,064†‡ | $1,538†‡ | $514,224 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $227–$4,453†‡ | $1,004†‡ | $465,480 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $19,320–$35,580† | $28,025† | $53,080 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $15,134–$130,956†‡ | $70,908†‡ | $433,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $13,630–$35,869‡ | $25,401‡ | $189,740 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 264 | $37,814–$109,507†‡ | $68,183†‡ | $381,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 52 | $122,431–$252,855†‡ | $180,308†‡ | $2.1M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,897–$51,000† | $41,085† | $76,426 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,500–$62,500‡ | $11,875‡ | $264,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $1,258–$34,762†‡ | $9,755†‡ | $227,405 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 224 | $2,131–$80,079†‡ | $10,510†‡ | $382,845 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $179,204–$369,284†‡ | $252,904†‡ | $867,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 | $2.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1.5M |
| Photography | 2021 | $867,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $514,224 |
| Photography | 2006 | $495,468 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $465,480 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $433,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $264,000 |

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 worth?

Across 2,627 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christo work is $3,210. The median Christo print sells for $1,430 across 1,431 lots. The median Christo work on paper sells for $66,009 across 387 lots. The median Christo photograph sells for $13,558 across 355 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Christo prints typically sell for $740–$4,064 (the middle half of 1,123 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Christo work on papers typically sell for $37,814–$109,507 (the middle half of 264 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 print?

Based on 1,431 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christo print is $1,430. 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 Christo's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christo print is $514,224.

### What is the average price of a Christo work on paper?

Based on 387 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christo work on paper is $66,009. 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 Christo's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christo work on paper is $2,058,040.

### What is the average price of a Christo photograph?

Based on 355 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christo photograph is $13,558. 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 Christo's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christo photograph is $867,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Christo print?

Based on 1,123 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Christo print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,538, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Christo work on paper?

Based on 264 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Christo work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $68,183, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Christo's auction record?

Christo's auction record is $2,058,040, 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 auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/christo (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.