Claire Falkenstein (1908–1997)
What is Claire Falkenstein’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 255 auction results for Claire Falkenstein at 17 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,780 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,477–$85,725, n=31). The auction record is $368,300 for Untitled (Fusion) (2025, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Fusion), 1975 | Copper | $368,300 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled (Point as Set), 1970 | Copper | $203,200 | Rago Arts | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (Fusion), 1908 | Copper | $201,600 | Wright | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1971 | Copper | $200,075 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 5 | Hommage à Gaudi, 1955 | Glass | $158,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 6 | Untitled (copper and glass sculpture), circa 1970 | Glass | $151,200 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled (Fusion), 1908 | Copper | $139,700 | Wright | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Never Ending Screen, 1978 | Welded aluminum | $128,000 | Wright | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Involuting Zero, 1956 | Brass and silver | $123,113 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled (Fusion), 1965 | Copper and glass | $115,200 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 116 | $18,750 |
| Paintings | 14 | $3,875 |
| Other | 69 | $3,000 |
| Prints | 21 | $1,152 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $1,125 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $42,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 145 | $6,875 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 78 | $4,775 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 255 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Claire Falkenstein is an American artist with 317 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $6,875. 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 Claire Falkenstein sold in 2026 for $115,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Claire Falkenstein record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Claire Falkenstein on OpeningBid →What is a Claire Falkenstein work worth?
Across 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claire Falkenstein work is $6,875.
The median Claire Falkenstein sculpture sells for $18,375 across 98 lots.
The median Claire Falkenstein print sells for $1,063 across 29 lots.
The median Claire Falkenstein painting sells for $5,040 across 21 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Claire Falkenstein sculptures typically sell for $7,500–$24,130 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Claire Falkenstein sculptures typically sell for $15,069–$57,831 (the middle half of 32 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 | 40 | $1,063† | $6,250 | 72.5% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 22 | $5,040‡ | $136,638‡ | 95.5% | 2024-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $900 | $12,500 | 88.2% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 116 | $18,375 | $368,300 | 84.5% | 2026-09-15 |
| Photography | 2 | $10,150 | $19,050 | — | 2026-01-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $136,638‡ | $368,300 | — | 2026-10-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Claire Falkenstein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (40 lots) median $1,063 with 72.5% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $5,040, record $136,638. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Claire Falkenstein painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $136,638.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $672–$1,750† | $1,108† | $6,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,406–$4,780 | $3,416 | $22,950 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,475–$19,688 | $10,938 | $31,325 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $450–$1,200 | $710 | $12,500 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $7,500–$24,130 | $15,600 | $201,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $15,069–$57,831 | $32,395 | $368,300 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $42,900–$95,703 | $49,206 | $128,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $368,300 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $203,200 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $136,638‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $42,184‡ |
| Photography | 2026 | $19,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $5,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Claire Falkenstein worth?
Across 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claire Falkenstein work is $6,875. The median Claire Falkenstein sculpture sells for $18,375 across 98 lots. The median Claire Falkenstein print sells for $1,063 across 29 lots. The median Claire Falkenstein painting sells for $5,040 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Claire Falkenstein sculptures typically sell for $7,500–$24,130 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Claire Falkenstein sculptures typically sell for $15,069–$57,831 (the middle half of 32 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 Claire Falkenstein sculpture?
Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claire Falkenstein sculpture is $18,375.
What is Claire Falkenstein's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claire Falkenstein sculpture is $368,300.
What is the average price of a Claire Falkenstein print?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claire Falkenstein print is $1,063. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Claire Falkenstein's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claire Falkenstein print is $6,250.
What is the average price of a Claire Falkenstein painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claire Falkenstein painting is $5,040. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Claire Falkenstein's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claire Falkenstein painting is $136,638. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Claire Falkenstein sculpture?
Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Claire Falkenstein sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Claire Falkenstein sculpture?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Claire Falkenstein sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $32,395, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Claire Falkenstein's auction record?
Claire Falkenstein's auction record is $368,300, set in 2025.
See the full Claire Falkenstein record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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