Elaine DeKooning
Elaine DeKooning is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Elaine DeKooning sold in 2023 for $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elaine DeKooning work is $1,250.
The median Elaine DeKooning work on paper sells for $1,320 across 19 lots.
The median Elaine DeKooning print sells for $1,560 across 7 lots.
The median Elaine DeKooning painting sells for $900 across 5 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 | 9 | $1,560† | $4,000 | 77.8% | 2023-06-08 |
| Paintings | 5 | $900 | $1,320 | — | 2009-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $1,320† | $20,500 | 95% | 2022-06-08 |
| Photography | 1 | $500 | $500 | — | 2025-05-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Elaine DeKooning's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,560 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $900, record $1,320.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $799–$960 | $900 | $1,320 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $855–$2,450† | $1,080† | $15,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $20,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $15,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $3,200 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,320 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $960 |
| Photography | 2025 | $500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Elaine DeKooning worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elaine DeKooning work is $1,250. The median Elaine DeKooning work on paper sells for $1,320 across 19 lots. The median Elaine DeKooning print sells for $1,560 across 7 lots. The median Elaine DeKooning painting sells for $900 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Elaine DeKooning work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elaine DeKooning work on paper is $1,320. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elaine DeKooning's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elaine DeKooning work on paper is $20,500.
What is the average price of a small Elaine DeKooning work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Elaine DeKooning work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elaine DeKooning's auction record?
Elaine DeKooning's auction record is $20,500, set in 2022.
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