Chuck Close Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1940–2021

ArtSell has recorded 21 auction results for Chuck Close works on paper between 2009 and 2025, of which 18 sold (86% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,200 to $33,020, with a median of $4,000 across 18 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $33,020 for “Phil/Manipulated” at Phillips in 2025.

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1. 
   Susan (B. 50), 1988

   Handmade pressed paper pulp in colors, with full margins · Paper · ed. 27/50

   I. 29 1/2 x 23 3/4 in. (74.9 x 60.3 cm) S. 38 x 30 1/2 in. (96.5 x 77.5 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 21, 2025 · Lot 331
   $6,450≈ £4,822≈ €5,557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   John I; and John II, 1986-90; and 1991

   Two direct gravures, one in colors, on wove paper, with full margins · Paper

   both I. 19 5/8 x 15 1/2 in. (49.8 x 39.4 cm) both S. 30 x 23 in. (76.2 x 58.4 cm)

   Phillips · Jun 24, 2025 · Lot 51
   $1,905≈ £1,400≈ €1,641Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Keith 1, 1981

   handmade paper pulp · Paper

   24¼ h x 18⅞ w in (62 x 48 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jun 5, 2025 · Lot 262
   $5,544≈ £4,086≈ €4,853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Phil/Manipulated, 1982

   Handmade pressed paper pulp in grays, with full margins · Paper · ed. TP

   I. 51 1/2 x 41 5/8 in. (130.8 x 105.7 cm) S. 68 3/4 x 54 in. (174.6 x 137.2 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 16, 2025 · Lot 144
   $33,020≈ £24,898≈ €29,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Keith V / Manipulated, 1981

   handmade paper pulp in gray · Paper

   33½ h x 26½ w in (85 x 67 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Oct 12, 2023 · Lot 264
   $4,788≈ £3,890≈ €4,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
6. 
   Leslie, 1986

   Drawing

   24 ¾ x 21 in.

   Sloans & Kenyon · Sep 14, 2023 · Lot 83
   $4,250≈ £3,406≈ €3,961HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–10,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
7. 
   Phil/BAM, 1991

   woven silk tapestry · Paper

   50 h x 38½ w in (127 x 98 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Dec 16, 2020 · Lot 356
   $2,125≈ £1,568≈ €1,743Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
8. 
   Phil/BAM, 1991

   woven silk tapestry · Paper

   52 h x 38½ w in (132 x 98 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 26, 2020 · Lot 136
   $3,750≈ £2,902≈ €3,448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
9. 
   John I, 1990

   publisher,˜3-run direct gravure on paper · Paper · ed. 38/40

   plate 19-3/4 x 15-3/4 in. sheet 30 x 23 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Nov 9, 2019 · Lot 261
   $1,200≈ £937≈ €1,088HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
10. 
    Phil/Manipulated, 1982

    Handmade pressed paper pulp in grays, with full margins · Paper · ed. 8/20

    I. 51 1/2 x 42 in. (130.8 x 106.7 cm) S. 69 x 54 in. (175.3 x 137.2 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 25, 2019 · Lot 86
    $16,250≈ £12,670≈ €14,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Self-Portrait (tapestry), 1993

    woven silk jacquard · Paper

    50 h x 38 w in (127 x 97 cm)

    Wright · Jul 18, 2019 · Lot 208
    $3,250≈ £2,604≈ €2,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
12. 
    Self Portrait, 1993

    Woven silk tapestry · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Nov 18, 2018 · Lot 143
    $1,875≈ £1,462≈ €1,653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
13. 
    Susan, 1988

    handmade, coloured paper; framed · Paper

    97 × 77 cm

    im Kinsky · Jun 21, 2017 · Lot 0410
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,500–7,000View at im Kinsky ↗
14. 
    Self-Portrait Manipulated, 1982

    Handmade pressed paper pulp in grays, · Paper · ed. AP

    I. 29 3/4 x 21 1/2 in. (75.6 x 54.6 cm) S. 38 1/2 x 28 in. (97.8 x 71.1 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 25, 2016 · Lot 197
    $6,875≈ £4,739≈ €6,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Untitled (President Clinton) Diptych, from Freedom of Expression, 1996

    The complete set of two digital iris prints, on Somerset paper, with full margins, · Paper · ed. 29/75

    frontal I. 23 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (60.3 x 50.2 cm) frontal S. 30 1/8 x 23 1/4 in. (76.5 x 59.1 cm) profile I. 23 1/2 x 19 in. (59.7 x 48.3 cm) profile S. 30 1/8 x 23 1/4 in. (76.5 x 59.1 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 21, 2015 · Lot 287
    $3,750≈ £2,519≈ €3,505Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Robert/Manipulated, 1982

    Handmade pressed paper pulp in grays, with full margins, · Paper · ed. 13/25

    I. 25 1/4 x 19 1/2 in. (64.1 x 49.5 cm) S. 33 1/4 x 26 1/4 in. (84.5 x 66.7 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 21, 2015 · Lot 285
    $5,625≈ £3,778≈ €5,257Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Unititled (President Clinton) Diptych, from Freedom of Expression, 1996

    The complete set of two digital iris prints, on Somerset paper, with full margins, · Paper · ed. 29/75

    frontal I. 23 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (60.3 x 50.2 cm) frontal S. 30 1/8 x 23 1/4 in. (76.5 x 59.1 cm) profile I. 23 1/2 x 19 in. (59.7 x 48.3 cm) profile S. 30 1/8 x 23 1/4 in. (76.5 x 59.1 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 28, 2014 · Lot 310
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Self-Portrait, 2006

    Handwoven Jacquard tapestry · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 12, 2014 · Lot 274
    $30,000≈ £18,645≈ €23,738Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
19. 
    Self-Portrait, 1993

    Woven silk tapestry, with full margins · Paper · ed. 6/150

    I. 31 3/4 x 33 in (80.6 x 83.8 cm) S. 50 3/8 x 38 in (128 x 96.5 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 28, 2013 · Lot 178
    $1,875≈ £1,161≈ €1,360Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    Self-Portrait-Pulp, 2001

    Colored pressed handmade paper pulp consisting of eleven various grays, the full sheet, · Paper · ed. 2/35

    S. 56 1/2 x 48 1/4 in (143.5 x 122.6 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 29, 2013 · Lot 102
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Untitled

    Drawing · ed. 37/70

    11 1/2 in. x 8 3/4 in.

    Sloans & Kenyon · Nov 13, 2009 · Lot 1424
    $2,800≈ £1,678≈ €1,883HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–5,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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