What is a Carol Bove work worth?
b. 1971 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 37 priced auction sales, works by Carol Bove have sold for a median of $23,220Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $8,125Sign up free to see and $93,750Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $17,008Sign up free to see across 16 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Carol Bove prices by medium
- Auction results
- 43
- Sold rate
- 86%
- Active at auction
- 2013–2026
- Median price
- $23.2kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $445kSign up free to see Snake, Phillips, May 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $10.7k–$157kSign up free to see | $14.6kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 8 | $21.8k–$85.3kSign up free to see | $35.7kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 5 | $445–$2.8kSign up free to see | $500Sign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $33.5k–$185kSign up free to see | $109kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (37), Wright (3), Rago Auctions (3)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 10 | $3.5k–$14.4kSign up free to see | $6.4kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 6 | $8.7k–$27.6kSign up free to see | $14kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 10 | $9.4k–$103kSign up free to see | $29.7kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 11 | $35.7k–$164kSign up free to see | $76.2kSign up free to see |
Recent Carol Bove sales
- Untitled, bronze, gold chain and driftwood — $3,354Sign up free to see, Phillips, Jul 16, 2026
- YES! THIS DAMN UNIVERSE!, acrylic on linen — $23,220Sign up free to see, Phillips, Jul 16, 2026
- Small Celeste, powder coated steel — $10,229Sign up free to see, Phillips, Jun 23, 2026
- Untitled, Multiple comprised of shell and brass stand — $2,838Sign up free to see, Phillips, Apr 21, 2026
- Untitled, peacock feathers on linen, laid on board, in Plexiglas frame — $33,540Sign up free to see, Phillips, Feb 28, 2026
- Untitled, peacock feathers on linen in Plexiglas box — $48,001Sign up free to see, Phillips, Nov 21, 2025
- Snake, stainless steel, found steel and urethane paint — $444,500Sign up free to see, Phillips, May 14, 2025
- Untitled, brass, gold chain, found object — $8,820Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Nov 13, 2024
Questions about Carol Bove prices
What is a Carol Bove work worth?
Based on 37 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Carol Bove have sold for a median of $23,220, and half of them sold between $8,125 and $93,750. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Carol Bove sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $444,500 for “Snake” at Phillips in May 2025.
Which Carol Bove medium sells for the most?
By median price, works on paper lead with $109,386 (2 sales).
How often do Carol Bove works sell at auction?
86% of the 43 lots recorded between 2013 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Carol Bove work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 43 auction results for Carol Bove between 2013 and 2026, and 37 of them sold (86%).
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