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# 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.

## What is a Elaine DeKooning work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.