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# Kaari Upson (1970–2021)

## What is Kaari Upson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Kaari Upson at 4 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $24,086 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,652–$92,775, n=7). The auction record is $114,783 for Sculpture in silicone, spandex and fiberglass (2025, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sculpture in silicone, spandex and fiberglass, 2013 | Silicone, spandex and fiberglass | $114,783 | Phillips | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Mauve and Fluorescent Pink, 2013 | Silicone and pigment | $95,250 | Phillips | May 2025 |
| 3 | Hallways, 2014 | Stainless steel | $90,300 | Phillips | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Horizon, 2013 | Silicone, pigment | $59,986 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | R.R., 2013 | Silicone, pigment and gauze | $45,964 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | Untitled | Panel | $40,000 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 7 | Untitled (smoke and oil on panel), 2009 | Panel | $30,000 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 8 | Bright Red, Six-Pack, 2014 | Fiberglass | $27,940 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | D.M.N, 2014 | Silicone and pigment | $24,086 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Crib (Clean) | Silicone | $22,500 | Phillips | May 2015 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $45,964 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $27,940 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $8,773 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $19,440 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $11,944 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kaari Upson is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $16,590.

A work by Kaari Upson sold in 2025 for $90,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kaari Upson work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kaari Upson work is $16,590.

The median Kaari Upson sculpture sells for $23,293 across 12 lots.

The median Kaari Upson work on paper sells for $4,553 across 4 lots.

The median Kaari Upson painting sells for $30,000 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $30,000 | $40,000 | 75% | 2024-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $4,553 | $11,944 | 80% | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $23,293 | $114,783 | 75% | 2026-07-07 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $15,360–$90,300 | $22,500 | $114,783 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $114,783 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $95,250 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $40,000 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $30,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $11,944 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $5,856 |

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 Kaari Upson worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kaari Upson work is $16,590. The median Kaari Upson sculpture sells for $23,293 across 12 lots. The median Kaari Upson work on paper sells for $4,553 across 4 lots. The median Kaari Upson painting sells for $30,000 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Kaari Upson sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kaari Upson sculpture is $23,293.

### What is Kaari Upson's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kaari Upson sculpture is $114,783.

### What is Kaari Upson's auction record?

Kaari Upson's auction record is $114,783, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kaari Upson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kaari-upson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.