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Christian Marclay

American · b. 1955 · Sculptor, Photographer

Christian Marclay is a visual artist and composer. He holds both American and Swiss nationality. (Wikipedia)

$106,250≈ £82,949≈ €95,506Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumDictatorsPhillips59auction results2004–2026years recorded75%sold (44)$6.3kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Dictators by Christian Marclay, 1990, record covers and screws, sold Mar 2020DictatorsPhillips · $106,250≈ £82,949≈ €95,506Sign up to see
  2. Just Take My Body (Body Mix Series) by Christian Marclay, 1991, album covers, thread, sold Nov 2014Just Take My Body (Body Mix Series)Phillips · $106,250≈ £67,870≈ €85,437Sign up to see
  3. Untitled (Luciano Pavarotti, Halo and Four Mix Tapes II) by Christian Marclay, 2008, Unique cyanotype on Aquarelle Arches Natural White Hot Press Watercolor Paper, sold Oct 2017Untitled (Luciano Pavarotti, Halo and Four Mix Tapes II)Phillips · $102,500≈ £77,440≈ €87,212Sign up to see

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  1. Untitled by Christian Marclay, 1993, multiple exposure photocopy on paper, sold Mar 2013
    Untitled, 1993
    Multiple · Paper
    23 3/8 x 16 1/2 in. (59.4 x 41.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 150
    $22,500≈ £14,971≈ €17,189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. slipmats, pair by Christian Marclay, 2005, printed felt, sold Sep 2009
    slipmats, pair, 2005
    Print (other)
    11¾ dia in (30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 120
    $250≈ £151≈ €170Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Wright ↗
  3. Tape Fall by Christian Marclay, 1990, glass bottle, magnetic tape, sold May 2004
    Tape Fall, 1990
    glass bottle, magnetic tape
    12½ h x 4¼ w in (32 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 438
    $1,003≈ £567≈ €834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  4. Tape Fall by Christian Marclay, 1990, glass bottle, magnetic tape, sold May 2004
    Tape Fall, 1990
    glass bottle, magnetic tape
    12½ h x 4¼ w in (32 x 11 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 439
    $649≈ £367≈ €540Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  5. Untitled (from Cassette Tape Duplication) (No.14) by Christian Marclay, 2012, Monotype on wove paper, offered Apr 2026
    Untitled (from Cassette Tape Duplication) (No.14), 2012
    Print (other) · Paper
    sheet 22 1/4 x 30in (56.5 x 76.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 179
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Untitled (from Cassette Tape Duplication) (No.46) by Christian Marclay, 2012, Monotype on wove paper, offered Apr 2026
    Untitled (from Cassette Tape Duplication) (No.46), 2012
    Print (other) · Paper
    sheet 22 1/4 x 30in (56.5 x 76.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 181
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Actions: Whupp Shlump Sloosh Slutch (No. 3) by Christian Marclay, 2014, silkscreen ink and acrylic on canvas, offered Nov 2024
    Actions: Whupp Shlump Sloosh Slutch (No. 3), 2014
    Acrylic · Canvas
    61 1/2 x 95 in. (156.2 x 241.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 334
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Ring Ring Ring by Christian Marclay, 2006, Archival pigment print, on Arches paper, laid to heavy board (as issued), with full margins, offered Sep 2024
    Ring Ring Ring, 2006
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 5/5
    I. 40 x 38 5/8 in. (101.6 x 98.1 cm) S. 44 1/2 x 43 3/8 in. (113 x 110.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 107
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Klud by Christian Marclay, 2006, Pigment print in colors, on Arches paper mounted to board (as issued), with full margins, offered Feb 2024
    Klud, 2006
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 3/5
    I. 43 x 38 3/4 in. (109.2 x 98.4 cm) S. 47 5/8 x 43 1/8 in. (121 x 109.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 53
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Klud by Christian Marclay, 2006, inkjet print on paper mounted on board, offered Dec 2022
    Klud, 2006
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 5/5
    121 x 109.5 cm (47 5/8 x 43 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 181
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗

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Christian Marclay signature

41 catalogued lots by Christian Marclay record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (100% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed and dated.

Placement

  • on the reverse20

Form

  • signed and dated20
  • signed17
  • signed in pencil4
  • Signed and dated 'Christian Marclay 1987' on the reverse — Roundabout, Phillips, Jun 26, 2025
  • Signed and dated "Christian Marclay 2013" on the reverse — Actions : Plaf Pla-doosh Whump (No. 4), Phillips, Mar 11, 2024
  • Signed, numbered and dated 'Christian Marclay 2006 5/5' on the reverse — Klud, Phillips, Dec 8, 2022

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