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# David Claerbout (b. 1969)

David Claerbout is a Netherlandish artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $7,011. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Claerbout sold in 2023 for $13,534, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 David Claerbout work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a David Claerbout work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Claerbout work is $7,011.

The median David Claerbout photograph sells for $4,376 across 5 lots.

The median David Claerbout print sells for $1,527 across 5 lots.

The median David Claerbout work on paper sells for $4,589 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 | 6 | $1,527† | $25,000 | 83.3% | 2023-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $4,589 | $7,011 | 60% | 2025-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 6 | $4,376 | $25,608 | 83.3% | 2023-08-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $25,608 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $25,000 |
| Photography | 2018 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $7,011 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,589 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $3,348† |

† 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 David Claerbout worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Claerbout work is $7,011. The median David Claerbout photograph sells for $4,376 across 5 lots. The median David Claerbout print sells for $1,527 across 5 lots. The median David Claerbout work on paper sells for $4,589 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Claerbout's auction record?

David Claerbout's auction record is $196,777, set in 2013.

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

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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.