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# Craig Kauffman (1932–2010)

## What is Craig Kauffman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Craig Kauffman at 9 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $198 including buyer’s premium (middle half $150–$1,270, n=9). The auction record is $330,200 for Untitled (acrylic lacquer on vacuum-formed Plexiglas) (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (acrylic lacquer on vacuum-formed Plexiglas), 1968 | Acrylic lacquer on vacuum-formed Plexiglas | $330,200 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled (acrylic lacquer on vacuum-formed Plexiglas), 1966 | Acrylic lacquer on vacuum-formed Plexiglas | $327,600 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (acrylic lacquer on vacuum formed Plexiglas), 1966 | Acrylic lacquer on vacuum formed Plexiglas | $264,600 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic lacquer on press formed plastic), 1973 | Acrylic lacquer on press formed plastic | $226,800 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic lacquer on plastic), 1969 | Acrylic lacquer on plastic | $166,400 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled | Acrylic lacquer on vacuum formed Plexiglas | $146,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 7 | Two works: i) Siniguelas; ii) Granada, 2007 | Acrylic lacquer on vacuum formed plastic | $88,200 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled (vacuum molded Plexiglas wall relief), 1967 | Vacuum molded Plexiglas | $45,600 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 9 | Untitled (acrylic on silk), 1990 | Acrylic paint | $12,600 | Rago Arts | Sep 2023 |
| 10 | Shoe, 1980 | Graphite | $10,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $117,350 |
| Paintings | 6 | $4,847 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $3,000 |
| Prints | 9 | $150 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $196,600 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $4,375 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Craig Kauffman is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $5,100. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Craig Kauffman sold in 2026 for $166,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Craig Kauffman work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Craig Kauffman work is $5,100.

The median Craig Kauffman painting sells for $4,847 across 12 lots.

The median Craig Kauffman print sells for $175 across 7 lots.

The median Craig Kauffman work on paper sells for $6,300 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $175† | $2,205 | 63.6% | 2026-05-19 |
| Paintings | 12 | $4,847 | $330,200 | — | 2025-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $6,300 | $10,000 | 42.9% | 2025-08-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $88,200 | $226,800 | 75% | 2022-11-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $245,700 | $330,200 | — | 2026-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Craig Kauffman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $175 with 63.6% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $4,847, record $330,200. A typical Craig Kauffman painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $245,700.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $112–$419† | $162† | $2,205 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,250–$5,942 | $4,484 | $12,600 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $330,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $226,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $88,200 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $12,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,205 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $500† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Craig Kauffman worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Craig Kauffman work is $5,100. The median Craig Kauffman painting sells for $4,847 across 12 lots. The median Craig Kauffman print sells for $175 across 7 lots. The median Craig Kauffman work on paper sells for $6,300 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Craig Kauffman painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Craig Kauffman painting is $4,847.

### What is Craig Kauffman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Craig Kauffman painting is $330,200.

### What is the average price of a Craig Kauffman print?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Craig Kauffman print is $175. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Craig Kauffman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Craig Kauffman print is $2,205.

### What is the average price of a medium Craig Kauffman painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Craig Kauffman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,484, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Craig Kauffman's auction record?

Craig Kauffman's auction record is $330,200, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Craig Kauffman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/craig-kauffman (updated 2026-11-02).

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.