Sophie Calle (b. 1953)
What is Sophie Calle’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Sophie Calle at 22 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,196 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,466–$24,245, n=11). The auction record is $53,340 for The Shadow (La Filature) (2023, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Shadow (La Filature), 1981 | Installation in 22 parts comprised of 7 photomontages, 2 black and white photographs, one Ektachrome print, 11 texts on bond paper, and one enlarged text. Additionally accompanied by a title card | $53,340 | Phillips | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Chambre d'Hotel (#24) | — | $49,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Autobiographical Stories (The Wedding Dress) | — | $46,153 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Autobiographical Stories (The Hostage) | (i) photographie (ii) texte | $42,631 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 5 | Count Up to Unhappiness: Day 22, de la série Douleur Exquise, 1953 | Four-part installation including two C-print prints and two embroidered texts on linen, all framed | $38,302 | Christie's | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Last Seen... (Rembrandt, The Storm in the Sea of Galilée) | Ektachrome print with silkscreened text panel | $37,500 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Autobiographical Stories (The Fake Wedding), 1992 | Diptych--gelatin silver print mounted on aluminum with text panel mounted on aluminum | $36,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 8 | L'hôtel, Chambre No. 29, 1983 | Wool | $33,600 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 9 | Gotham Handbook, 2000 | Installation of gelatin silver prints and collages with text, and Diasec-mounted cibachrome | $32,500 | Phillips | Mar 2013 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In memory of Frank Gehry's flowers, 2014 | Photographies, plexiglass, étagère en bois peint et vase de Frank Gehry; en 13 éléments | $45,102 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | $10,347 |
| Photographs | 43 | $8,293 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $21,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $5,334 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $2,593 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Sophie Calle is a French artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,315. 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 Sophie Calle sold in 2026 for $32,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sophie Calle work is $6,315.
The median Sophie Calle photograph sells for $7,776 across 45 lots.
The median Sophie Calle print sells for $768 across 19 lots.
The median Sophie Calle sculpture sells for $20,625 across 8 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 | 23 | $768†‡ | $37,500 | 82.6% | 2026-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,375 | $14,261 | — | 2025-05-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $20,625‡ | $36,000 | 88.9% | 2023-12-07 |
| Photography | 56 | $7,776†‡ | $53,340 | 80.4% | 2026-07-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $46,153 | $53,340 | — | 2024-10-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $759–$6,316†‡ | $1,137†‡ | $17,703 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $237–$911†‡ | $267†‡ | $3,511 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,794–$20,000‡ | $4,911‡ | $31,200 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,125–$9,196†‡ | $4,575†‡ | $53,340 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $4,281–$11,074 | $5,667 | $38,302 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $8,293–$32,000 | $9,987 | $45,102 |
† 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 | 2023 | $53,340 |
| Photography | 2024 | $45,102 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $37,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $36,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $31,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $17,703 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $14,261 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sophie Calle worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sophie Calle work is $6,315. The median Sophie Calle photograph sells for $7,776 across 45 lots. The median Sophie Calle print sells for $768 across 19 lots. The median Sophie Calle sculpture sells for $20,625 across 8 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 Sophie Calle photograph?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sophie Calle photograph is $7,776. 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 Sophie Calle's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sophie Calle photograph is $53,340.
What is the average price of a Sophie Calle print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sophie Calle print is $768. 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 Sophie Calle's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sophie Calle print is $37,500.
What is the average price of a medium Sophie Calle photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sophie Calle photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,667, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Sophie Calle photograph?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Sophie Calle photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,987, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Sophie Calle's auction record?
Sophie Calle's auction record is $53,340, set in 2023.
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