> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-cowan · updated 2026-11-01

# Paul Cowan (b. 1985)

## What is Paul Cowan’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $968 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Cowan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-cowan (updated 2026-11-01).

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.