Christopher Wool (b. 1955)
What is Christopher Wool’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 590 auction results for Christopher Wool at 32 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,340 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,270–$493,713, n=60). The auction record is $26,485,000 for Apocalypse Now (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apocalypse Now, 1988 | Acrylic paint | $26,485,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | If You, 1992 | Enamel | $23,685,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 3 | Untitled (RIOT), 1990 | Enamel | $19,840,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (alkyd and Flashe on aluminum), 1988 | Acrylic paint | $17,159,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 5 | Untitled (enamel on aluminum), 1990 | Enamel | $16,965,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | Untitled (enamel on aluminum), 1990 | Enamel | $15,218,750 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled (enamel on aluminum), 1990 | Enamel | $14,165,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 8 | And If You, 1992 | Enamel | $13,605,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled (enamel on aluminum), 1995 | Enamel on aluminum | $13,190,250 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Untitled (enamel on aluminum), 1990 | Enamel | $10,706,354 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 159 | $1,162,224 |
| Other | 57 | $45,000 |
| Works on paper | 88 | $31,032 |
| Prints | 211 | $6,750 |
| Photographs | 5 | $1,270 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 188 | $720,744 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 225 | $17,780 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 89 | $4,410 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 590 results from 32 houses · How we compute these figures
Christopher Wool is an American artist with 708 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $23,940. 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 Christopher Wool sold in 2026 for $28,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 588 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christopher Wool work is $23,940.
The median Christopher Wool print sells for $5,692 across 292 lots.
The median Christopher Wool painting sells for $632,442 across 121 lots.
The median Christopher Wool work on paper sells for $42,000 across 55 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Christopher Wool prints typically sell for $1,074–$21,250 (the middle half of 178 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Christopher Wool paintings typically sell for $303,750–$2,148,580 (the middle half of 82 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 | 338 | $5,692†‡ | $3.3M | 86.4% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 128 | $632,442 | $26.5M | 94.5% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 59 | $42,000 | $3.1M | 93.2% | 2025-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 51 | $2.9M | $23.7M | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Photography | 25 | $1,062‡ | $30,000 | 76% | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 199 | $907,200† | $26.5M | — | 2026-03-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Christopher Wool's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (338 lots) median $5,692 with 86.4% sell-through. Paintings (128 lots) median $632,442, record $26,485,000. A typical Christopher Wool painting sells for around 111× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 199 lots) the median is $907,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $1,596–$5,000†‡ | $2,750†‡ | $55,584‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 178 | $1,074–$21,250†‡ | $7,782†‡ | $154,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $13,496–$698,571‡ | $233,000‡ | $3.3M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $105,200–$1.7M | $335,305 | $3.9M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 82 | $303,750–$2.1M | $969,010 | $26.5M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $7,031–$50,404 | $15,980 | $309,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $30,725–$82,550 | $35,000 | $2.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $152,082–$686,026 | $394,050 | $3.1M |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $103,625–$1M | $330,975 | $1.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $1.4M–$8.5M | $3.9M | $23.7M |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $488–$1,331‡ | $1,023‡ | $30,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $908–$11,025 | $1,536 | $18,750 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $26.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $23.7M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $19.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $17M |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2.2M |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Christopher Wool worth?
Across 588 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christopher Wool work is $23,940. The median Christopher Wool print sells for $5,692 across 292 lots. The median Christopher Wool painting sells for $632,442 across 121 lots. The median Christopher Wool work on paper sells for $42,000 across 55 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Christopher Wool prints typically sell for $1,074–$21,250 (the middle half of 178 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Christopher Wool paintings typically sell for $303,750–$2,148,580 (the middle half of 82 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 Christopher Wool print?
Based on 292 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christopher Wool print is $5,692. 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 Christopher Wool's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christopher Wool print is $3,301,000.
What is the average price of a Christopher Wool painting?
Based on 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christopher Wool painting is $632,442.
What is Christopher Wool's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christopher Wool painting is $26,485,000.
What is the average price of a Christopher Wool work on paper?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christopher Wool work on paper is $42,000.
What is Christopher Wool's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christopher Wool work on paper is $3,127,500.
What is the average price of a medium Christopher Wool print?
Based on 178 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Christopher Wool print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,782, 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 large Christopher Wool painting?
Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Christopher Wool painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $969,010, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Christopher Wool's auction record?
Christopher Wool's auction record is $26,485,000, set in 2013.
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