Chuck Close is an American artist with 346 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $9,500.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 129 | $9,500 | $176,400 | 78.3% | 2026-02-07 |
| Paintings | 8 | $317,902 | $1.5M | — | 2025-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $9,375 | $2.8M | 77.5% | 2025-10-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $19,994 | $31,500 | 50% | 2021-10-19 |
| Photography | 58 | $22,322 | $230,500 | 67.2% | 2025-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $173,000 | $2.8M | — | 2025-05-15 |
Chuck Close's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (129 lots) median $9,500 with 78.3% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $317,902, record $1,463,500. A typical Chuck Close painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $173,000.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Portrait | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $23,220 |
| Hillary 3/4 View | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $5,160 |
| Self Portrait | 2026-04-21 | Phillips | $2,838 |
| Self-portrait | 2026-02-27 | Sotheby's | $15,360 |
| Working Drawing for Phil | 2026-02-26 | Christie's | $76,200 |
Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chuck Close print is $9,500.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chuck Close print is $176,400.
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chuck Close photograph is $22,322.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chuck Close photograph is $230,500.
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chuck Close work on paper is $9,375.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chuck Close work on paper is $2,807,500.
Chuck Close's auction record is $2,807,500, set on 2004-05-11.