Paul Cowan (b. 1985)
What is Paul Cowan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Paul Cowan at 10 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $508 including buyer’s premium (middle half $381–$960, n=5). The auction record is $4,445 for BCEAUSE THE SKY IS BULE (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BCEAUSE THE SKY IS BULE, 2013 | Painting | $4,445 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Sign Painting, 2012 | Enamel | $3,923 | Phillips | Dec 2014 |
| 3 | Untitled (fishing lures on canvas), 2012 | Fishing lures on canvas | $3,000 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 4 | Untitled (fishing lures on canvas), 2012 | Fishing lures on canvas | $3,000 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 5 | BCUASEE THE SKY IS BULE, 2014 | Chroma-key paint on canvas | $2,125 | Christie's | Aug 2018 |
| 6 | Untitled (fishing lure on canvas), 2014 | Mixed media work | $2,000 | Phillips | Feb 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled (neon paint on canvas), 2012 | Painting | $1,673 | Phillips | Dec 2017 |
| 8 | BCUASEE THE SKY IS BULE, 2013 | Painting | $1,386 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Because the Sky is Blue, 2013 | Painting | $1,187 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Untitled (fishing lures on canvas), 2014 | Painting | $1,187 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $968 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $1,047 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $975 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Cowan is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $975.
A work by Paul Cowan sold in 2025 for $1,054, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Cowan on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Cowan work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Cowan work is $975.
The median Paul Cowan painting sells for $908 across 19 lots.
The median Paul Cowan sculpture sells for $1,673 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $908 | $4,445 | 79.2% | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,673 | $1,673 | — | 2017-12-07 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $842–$1,386 | $960 | $3,923 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $699–$1,187 | $908 | $4,445 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,445 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,923 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $1,673 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Cowan worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Cowan work is $975. The median Paul Cowan painting sells for $908 across 19 lots. The median Paul Cowan sculpture sells for $1,673 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Paul Cowan painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Cowan painting is $908.
What is Paul Cowan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Cowan painting is $4,445.
What is Paul Cowan's auction record?
Paul Cowan's auction record is $4,445, set in 2024.
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