Claes Oldenburg is an American artist with 853 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,000.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 391 | $1,260 | $279,400 | 83.9% | 2026-02-25 |
| Paintings | 36 | $47,800 | $1M | 97.2% | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 67 | $22,680 | $475,200 | 86.6% | 2025-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 95 | $25,090 | $8.4M | 93.7% | 2025-10-21 |
| Photography | 5 | $3,343 | $47,800 | 80% | 2025-07-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 54 | $287,700 | $8.4M | — | 2025-11-19 |
Claes Oldenburg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (391 lots) median $1,260 with 83.9% sell-through. Paintings (36 lots) median $47,800, record $1,000,125. A typical Claes Oldenburg painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 54 lots) the median is $287,700.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designs for a cat carrier | 2026-04-16 | Roseberys | $605 |
| Notes | 2026-03-04 | Christie's | $3,302 |
| Tilting Neon Cocktail (Platzker 21) | 2026-02-27 | Sotheby's | $14,080 |
| Proposed Colossal Monument to Enliven a Quiet Street London: Gorilla | 2026-02-27 | Christie's | $10,795 |
| Study for a Three-Way Plug | 2026-02-27 | Christie's | $2,286 |
Based on 328 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claes Oldenburg print is $1,260.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claes Oldenburg print is $279,400.
Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claes Oldenburg sculpture is $25,090.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claes Oldenburg sculpture is $8,405,000.
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claes Oldenburg work on paper is $22,680.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claes Oldenburg work on paper is $475,200.
Claes Oldenburg's auction record is $8,405,000, set on 2022-11-10.