Christian Holstad

American · b. 1972 · Sculptor, Draughtsman

Christian Holstad (born 1972) is an American contemporary artist based in Brooklyn, New York City. He received his BFA at the Kansas City Art Institute in 1994. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Christian Holstad, Take Stand, 2005, collage on paperTake StandPhillips · $11,250≈ £6,708≈ €8,097Sign up to see
  2. Christian Holstad, Two works: (i) genius loci reaching gentle heights (a new dawning at the office); (ii) genius loci reaching gentle heights (sparkplug viewing improvements in awe), 2003, collage on paperTwo works: (i) genius loci reaching gentle heights (a new dawning at the office); (ii) genius loci reaching gentle heights (sparkplug viewing improvements in awe)Phillips · $7,500≈ £4,472≈ €5,398Sign up to see
  3. Christian Holstad, House Training #22, 2006, wool, leather, polyester, rubber, chicken wire, linen, wood mohair linen, and tieHouse Training #22Phillips · $5,625≈ £3,743≈ €4,297Sign up to see

Christian Holstad’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 21 auction results for Christian Holstad between 2013 and 2025, of which 16 sold (76%). Recorded sale prices range from $563Sign up free to see to $11.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $11.3kSign up free to see for Take Stand at Phillips in March 2014. The most common medium is drawings (5 lots). Most results come from Phillips (18), Rago Auctions (1) and Wright (1).

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  1. Christian Holstad, Flowers, 2003, crocheted and felted wool
    Flowers, 2003
    crocheted and felted wool
    27½ h x 11 w x 6 d in (70 x 28 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 379
    $875≈ £635≈ €736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Christian Holstad, collection of four works, graphite on newsprint
    collection of four works
    Drawing
    7¾ h x 9 w in (20 x 23 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 147
    $1,063≈ £831≈ €957Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Christian Holstad, Allow the Sun to Shine Through, 2007, painted ceramic urinal
    Allow the Sun to Shine Through, 2007
    Sculpture
    27 7/8 x 18 1/4 x 14 in. (70.8 x 46.4 x 35.6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 269
    $1,250≈ £949≈ €1,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Christian Holstad, Hulk, 2004, paper on mirror, DVD
    Hulk, 2004
    paper on mirror, DVD · Paper · ed. 1/1
    mirror 68 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. (174 x 69.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 270
    $625≈ £474≈ €533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Christian Holstad, Gone are the Good Old Days Again, 2005, collage on paper
    Gone are the Good Old Days Again, 2005
    Mixed media · Paper
    23 x 16 3/4 in. (58.4 x 42.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 271
    $563≈ £427≈ €480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Christian Holstad, Here Kitty Kitty #20, 2005, collage on handmade paper
    Here Kitty Kitty #20, 2005
    Mixed media · Paper
    19 1/4 x 24 3/4 in. (48.9 x 62.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 230
    $1,250≈ £905≈ €1,023Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Christian Holstad, Here Kitty Kitty #3, 2004, collage on handmade paper
    Here Kitty Kitty #3, 2004
    Mixed media · Paper
    19 5/8 x 24 7/8 in. (49.8 x 63.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 231
    $1,250≈ £905≈ €1,023Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Christian Holstad, House Training #18 (dancing goats), 2006, wool, foam, polyester, fabric and tie
    House Training #18 (dancing goats), 2006
    wool, foam, polyester, fabric and tie
    61 x 103 x 41 cm (24 x 40 1/2 x 16 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 232
    £1,250≈ $1,558≈ €1,460Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Christian Holstad, Mobile #2, 2006, underwear, hand dyed hemp, hematite rose quartz, can, wood, cotton, wheat grass stains, vegetable leather, pencils, human hair, zipper, handmade underwear, wooden hangers, chain and hardware
    Mobile #2, 2006
    Drawing · Panel
    270 x 120 cm (106 1/4 x 47 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 235
    £2,250≈ $2,804≈ €2,629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Christian Holstad, Scaredy Cat #21, 2005-2006, collage on paper
    Scaredy Cat #21, 2005-2006
    Mixed media · Paper
    63.5 x 48 cm (25 x 18 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 236
    £2,750≈ $3,427≈ €3,213Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗

Christian Holstad works on paper (14)Christian Holstad drawings (5)

Christian Holstad: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Christian Holstad at auction?

$11,250Sign up free to see, for Take Stand at Phillips (March 2014) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Christian Holstad?

The median sale price is $1.4kSign up free to see across 16 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Christian Holstad have sold at auction?

16 of 21 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Christian Holstad?

Phillips, Rago Auctions and Wright account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Rago Auctions · Wright

About Christian Holstad

Christian Holstad (born 1972) is an American contemporary artist based in Brooklyn, New York City. He received his BFA at the Kansas City Art Institute in 1994.

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