Christopher Wool (b. 1955)
Christopher Wool is an USA artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $38,817. 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 $4,351,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Christopher Wool on OpeningBid →What is a Christopher Wool work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christopher Wool work is $38,817.
The median Christopher Wool painting sells for $164,991 across 13 lots.
The median Christopher Wool print sells for $5,135 across 12 lots.
The median Christopher Wool work on paper sells for $1,133,511 across 3 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 | 13 | $5,135 | $324,985 | 92.3% | 2020-10-26 |
| Paintings | 14 | $164,991 | $4.4M | 92.9% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1.1M | $2.2M | 75% | 2020-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $570,188 | $4.4M | — | 2026-05-20 |
Christopher Wool's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $5,135 with 92.3% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $164,991, record $4,351,590. A typical Christopher Wool painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $570,188.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,379–$6,398 | $6,396 | $14,337 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,307–$294,390 | $2,442 | $324,985 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $85,272–$917,504 | $424,535 | $4.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $68,988–$577,468 | $355,294 | $1.4M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2.2M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $324,985 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $294,390 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $35,156 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Christopher Wool worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christopher Wool work is $38,817. The median Christopher Wool painting sells for $164,991 across 13 lots. The median Christopher Wool print sells for $5,135 across 12 lots. The median Christopher Wool work on paper sells for $1,133,511 across 3 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 painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christopher Wool painting is $164,991.
What is Christopher Wool's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christopher Wool painting is $4,351,590.
What is the average price of a Christopher Wool print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christopher Wool print is $5,135.
What is Christopher Wool's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christopher Wool print is $324,985.
What is Christopher Wool's auction record?
Christopher Wool's auction record is $4,351,590, set in 2026.
See the full Christopher Wool record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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