> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cory-arcangel · updated 2026-11-03

# Cory Arcangel (b. 1978)

## What is Cory Arcangel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Photoshop CS: 110 by 72 inches, 300 DPI, RGB, square pixels, default gradient "Spectrum,", 2008 | Diasec-mounted c-print, in artist's frame | $399,081 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Photoshop 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, 2011 | C-print face mounted to Diasec, in artist's frame | $399,000 | Phillips | May 2018 |
| 3 | Photoshop 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, 2009 | Diasec mounted c-print, in artist’s frame | $393,724 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | Photoshop CS, 2010 | Chromogenic print face mounted to Diasec, in artist's frame | $339,012 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Photoshop CS, 2009 | Chromogenic print face mounted to Diasec, in artist's frame | $325,868 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Photoshop 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, 2009 | Chromogenic print face mounted to plexiglass, in artist's frame | $320,551 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Photoshop 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, 2009 | Chromogenic print face mounted to Diasec, in artist's frame | $269,000 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Photoshop 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, 1760 | C-print face mounted to Diasec, in artists frame | $243,797 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 9 | Photoshop 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, 2010 | C-print mounted to Diasec, in artist's frame | $214,079 | Phillips | Jun 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Photoshop CS, 2013 | Hand coloring | $253,828 | Phillips | Oct 2022 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $145,365 |
| Photographs | 14 | $100,000 |
| Paintings | 8 | $15,672 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $100,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,375 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,290 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $15,000 | $26,406 | 83.3% | 2026-08-06 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,832 | $4,375 | — | 2026-04-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | 2019-09-27 |
| Photography | 37 | $109,384 | $399,081 | 86.5% | 2025-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $212,971 | $399,081 | — | 2023-06-28 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $16,344–$22,468 | $19,859 | $26,406 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $399,081 |
| Photography | 2018 | $399,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $26,406 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $22,468 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $4,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,290 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Cory Arcangel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cory-arcangel (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.