Sandy Skoglund (b. 1946)
What is Sandy Skoglund’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Sandy Skoglund at 14 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,119 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,875–$19,455, n=10). The auction record is $47,224 for Revenge of the Goldfish (2022, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revenge of the Goldfish, 1981 | Dye destruction print, mounted | $47,224 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 2 | Revenge of the Goldfish, 1980 | Dye destruction print | $35,000 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | The Green House and Setter Lying Down, 1990 | Myrrh | $35,000 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | Fox Games, 1989 | Dye destruction print, flush-mounted | $30,000 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | Revenge of the Goldfish | Dye destruction print, mounted | $30,000 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Revenge of the Goldfish | Myrrh | $30,000 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 7 | Revenge of the Goldfish, 1981 | Acrylic paint | $27,940 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Fresh Hybrid | Myrrh | $25,421 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 9 | Revenge of the Goldfish and 'Blaze' Sculpture, 1981 | Dye destruction print, flush-mounted. Accompanied by a polyester resin sculpture of an orange fish, 'Blaze,' mounted on a bronze base with patina | $25,400 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | 'gathering paradise' | — | $23,750 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 45 | $9,659 |
| Photographs | 24 | $7,500 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $4,375 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $10,468 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $7,464 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Sandy Skoglund is an American artist with 136 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $7,706. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sandy Skoglund sold in 2026 for $20,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sandy Skoglund work is $7,706.
The median Sandy Skoglund photograph sells for $7,350 across 52 lots.
The median Sandy Skoglund print sells for $5,290 across 24 lots.
The median Sandy Skoglund sculpture sells for $11,950 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Sandy Skoglund photographs typically sell for $3,750–$13,750 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Sandy Skoglund photographs typically sell for $6,594–$14,941 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 30 | $5,290† | $30,000 | 80% | 2025-05-23 |
| Paintings | 2 | $16,175 | $27,940 | — | 2025-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $7,170 | $30,000 | — | 2007-09-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $11,950 | $35,000 | 83.3% | 2025-03-04 |
| Photography | 67 | $7,350†‡ | $47,224 | 77.6% | 2026-07-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $30,000 | $47,224 | — | 2022-05-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sandy Skoglund's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $5,290 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $16,175, record $27,940. A typical Sandy Skoglund painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $30,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,352–$3,000 | $2,500 | $5,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $736–$11,406† | $3,125† | $30,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $9,844–$14,688 | $11,428 | $25,421 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $3,750–$13,750† | $5,158† | $47,224 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $6,594–$14,941†‡ | $9,055†‡ | $30,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $47,224 |
| Photography | 2015 | $35,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $35,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $30,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $30,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $27,940 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $25,421 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $25,400 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sandy Skoglund worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sandy Skoglund work is $7,706. The median Sandy Skoglund photograph sells for $7,350 across 52 lots. The median Sandy Skoglund print sells for $5,290 across 24 lots. The median Sandy Skoglund sculpture sells for $11,950 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sandy Skoglund photographs typically sell for $3,750–$13,750 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Sandy Skoglund photographs typically sell for $6,594–$14,941 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Sandy Skoglund photograph?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sandy Skoglund photograph is $7,350. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Sandy Skoglund's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sandy Skoglund photograph is $47,224.
What is the average price of a Sandy Skoglund print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sandy Skoglund print is $5,290. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sandy Skoglund's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sandy Skoglund print is $30,000.
What is the average price of a medium Sandy Skoglund photograph?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sandy Skoglund photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,158, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a large Sandy Skoglund photograph?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Sandy Skoglund photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,055, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Sandy Skoglund's auction record?
Sandy Skoglund's auction record is $47,224, set in 2022.
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