Chris Ware

American · b. 1967 · Illustrator

Franklin Christenson Ware (born December 28, 1967) is an American cartoonist known for his Acme Novelty Library series (begun in 1994) and the graphic novels Jimmy Corrigan,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Chris Ware, Drawing and ephemera, ink on paper, printed paperDrawing and ephemeraWright · $323≈ £257≈ €301Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 1 auction result for Chris Ware in 2024, of which 1 sold (100%). The highest price recorded is $323Sign up free to see for Drawing and ephemera at Wright in May 2024. Results come from Wright (1).

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  1. Chris Ware, Drawing and ephemera, ink on paper, printed paper
    Drawing and ephemera
    Drawing · Paper
    14⅞ h x 10⅞ w in (38 x 28 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 249
    $323≈ £257≈ €301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗

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What is the highest price paid for a work by Chris Ware at auction?

$323Sign up free to see, for Drawing and ephemera at Wright (May 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

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The median sale price is $323Sign up free to see across 1 priced sale. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Chris Ware have sold at auction?

1 of 1 recorded lots sold in 2024.

Which auction houses sell Chris Ware?

Wright accounts for the most recorded results. Wright

About Chris Ware

Franklin Christenson Ware (born December 28, 1967) is an American cartoonist known for his Acme Novelty Library series (begun in 1994) and the graphic novels Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth (2000), Building Stories (2012) and Rusty Brown (2019). His works explore themes of social isolation, emotional torment and depression.

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