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Cory Arcangel (b. 1978)

What is Cory Arcangel’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Cory Arcangel at 6 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,290 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,024–$4,742, n=5). The auction record is $399,081 for Photoshop CS: 110 by 72 inches, 300 DPI, RGB, square pixels, default gradient "Spectrum," (2019, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Photoshop CS: 110 by 72 inches, 300 DPI, RGB, square pixels, default gradient "Spectrum,", 2008Diasec-mounted c-print, in artist's frame$399,081PhillipsOct 2019
2Photoshop CS: 84 by 66 inches, 300 DPI, RGB, square pixels, default gradient, "Blue, Red, Yellow" (turn reverse off), mousedown x=4000 y=5350, mouse up x=20000 y=1200, 2011C-print face mounted to Diasec, in artist's frame$399,000PhillipsMay 2018
3Photoshop CS: 72 by 110 inches, 300 DPI, RGB, square pixels, default gradient "Blue, Red, Yellow", mousedown y=11050 x=3350, mouseup y=16300 x=19900, 2009Diasec mounted c-print, in artist’s frame$393,724PhillipsMar 2019
4Photoshop CS, 2010Chromogenic print face mounted to Diasec, in artist's frame$339,012PhillipsApr 2021
5Photoshop CS, 2009Chromogenic print face mounted to Diasec, in artist's frame$325,868PhillipsOct 2020
6Photoshop CS: 84 by 66 inches, 300 DPI, RGB, square pixels, default gradient, "Blue, Red, Yellow" (turn reverse on), mousedown y= 1550 x=18400, mouseup y= 300 x=150, 2009Chromogenic print face mounted to plexiglass, in artist's frame$320,551PhillipsOct 2021
7Photoshop CS: 84 by 66 inches, 300 DPI, RGB, square pixels, default gradient "Russell's Rainbow" (turn transparency off), mousedown y=25180 x=15100, mouseup y=1400 x=6400, 2009, 2009Chromogenic print face mounted to Diasec, in artist's frame$269,000PhillipsNov 2015
8Photoshop CS: 110 by 72 inches, 300 DPI, RGB, square pixels, default gradient "Russell's Rainbow" (turn transparency off), mousedown y=25300 x=17600, mouse up y=4300 x=17600, 1760C-print face mounted to Diasec, in artists frame$243,797PhillipsOct 2015
9Photoshop CS: 110 by 72 inches, 300 DPI, RGB, square pixels, default gradient "Russell's Rainbow" (turn transparency off), mousedown y=9300 x=14550, mouseup y=9300 x=19000, 2010C-print mounted to Diasec, in artist's frame$214,079PhillipsJun 2018
Top auction records: prints & editions
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Photoshop CS, 2013Hand coloring$253,828PhillipsOct 2022
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Other21$145,365
Photographs14$100,000
Paintings8$15,672
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
Large (over 120 cm)38$100,000
Small (under 50 cm)5$4,375
Medium (50-120 cm)5$1,290

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures

Cory Arcangel is an American artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $46,800.

A work by Cory Arcangel sold in 2024 for $76,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Cory Arcangel work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cory Arcangel work is $46,800.

The median Cory Arcangel photograph sells for $109,384 across 32 lots.

The median Cory Arcangel print sells for $15,000 across 10 lots.

The median Cory Arcangel work on paper sells for $2,832 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Cory Arcangel photographs typically sell for $59,176–$251,320 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions12$15,000$26,40683.3%2026-08-06
Works on Paper2$2,832$4,375—2026-04-22
Sculpture & Installation1$15,000$15,000—2019-09-27
Photography37$109,384$399,08186.5%2025-10-22
Masterpieces (top of market)20$212,971$399,081—2023-06-28

Price by size

Prints & Editions

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
large (over 120 cm)5$16,344–$22,468$19,859$26,406

Photography

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
large (over 120 cm)30$59,176–$251,320$128,942$399,081

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Photography2019$399,081
Photography2018$399,000
Prints & Editions2015$26,406
Prints & Editions2018$22,468
Sculpture & Installation2019$15,000
Works on Paper2005$4,375
Works on Paper2026$1,290

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Cory Arcangel worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cory Arcangel work is $46,800. The median Cory Arcangel photograph sells for $109,384 across 32 lots. The median Cory Arcangel print sells for $15,000 across 10 lots. The median Cory Arcangel work on paper sells for $2,832 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Cory Arcangel photographs typically sell for $59,176–$251,320 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

What is the average price of a Cory Arcangel photograph?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cory Arcangel photograph is $109,384.

What is Cory Arcangel's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cory Arcangel photograph is $399,081.

What is the average price of a Cory Arcangel print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cory Arcangel print is $15,000.

What is Cory Arcangel's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cory Arcangel print is $26,406.

What is the average price of a large Cory Arcangel photograph?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Cory Arcangel photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $128,942, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

What is Cory Arcangel's auction record?

Cory Arcangel's auction record is $399,081, set in 2019.

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