Eric Carle (1929–2021)
Eric Carle is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $5,625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Eric Carle sold in 2021 for $11,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Eric Carle on OpeningBid →What is a Eric Carle work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Carle work is $5,625.
The median Eric Carle work on paper sells for $6,250 across 7 lots.
The median Eric Carle print sells for $2,016 across 1 lots.
The median Eric Carle photograph sells for $875 across 1 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 | 1 | $2,016 | $2,016 | — | 2025-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $6,250† | $20,000 | — | 2024-03-30 |
| Photography | 1 | $875 | $875 | — | 2020-07-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,375–$9,312† | $6,250† | $20,000 |
† 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 | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $11,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,016 |
| Photography | 2020 | $875 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eric Carle worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Carle work is $5,625. The median Eric Carle work on paper sells for $6,250 across 7 lots. The median Eric Carle print sells for $2,016 across 1 lots. The median Eric Carle photograph sells for $875 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Eric Carle's auction record?
Eric Carle's auction record is $20,000, set in 2018.
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