Elaine de Kooning (1918–1989)

Elaine de Kooning is an American artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $33,020.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions5$1,875$2,7722025-09-10
Paintings33$75,300$609,60097%2025-11-20
Works on Paper22$18,900$37,50086.4%2025-09-16
Sculpture & Installation1$12,997$12,9972024-12-11
Masterpieces (top of market)18$280,350$609,6002025-11-20

Elaine de Kooning's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $1,875. Paintings (33 lots) median $75,300, record $609,600. A typical Elaine de Kooning painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $280,350.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Cave #1792026-02-27Christie's$22,860
Time of the Bison #222025-12-16Christie's$33,020
Untitled (Bull Series)2025-12-16Christie's$21,590
Acapulco Bay2025-12-16Christie's$5,334
Self-Portrait #12025-11-20Christie's$203,200

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Elaine de Kooning painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elaine de Kooning painting is $75,300.

What is Elaine de Kooning's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elaine de Kooning painting is $609,600.

What is the average price of a Elaine de Kooning work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elaine de Kooning work on paper is $18,900.

What is Elaine de Kooning's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elaine de Kooning work on paper is $37,500.

What is Elaine de Kooning's auction record?

Elaine de Kooning's auction record is $609,600, set on 2022-05-20.