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Claes Oldenburg Prints: Auction Prices

American · 1929–2022

ArtSell has recorded 354 auction results for Claes Oldenburg prints between 2001 and 2026, of which 342 sold (97% sell-through). Prices realised range from $38 to $27,358, with a median of $1,071 across 342 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 9 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $27,358 for “Soft Alphabet” at Grisebach in 2020.

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  1. Claes Oldenburg, Centennial Print for the Judson Memorial Church, 1990, screenprint in colors on BFK Rives
    Centennial Print for the Judson Memorial Church, 1990
    Screenprint · Paper
    40 h x 30 w in (102 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 245
    $318≈ £236≈ €271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Claes Oldenburg, Proposal for a Cathedral in the Form of a Sink Faucet for Lake Union, Washington (Axsom/Platzker 89), 1972, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Proposal for a Cathedral in the Form of a Sink Faucet for Lake Union, Washington (Axsom/Platzker 89), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 101/300
    sight 32 x 24 1/4in (81.3 x 61.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 296
    $1,152≈ £851≈ €984Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Claes Oldenburg, Proposal for a Civic Monument in the Form of Two Windows, from A Portfolio of Thirteen Prints (Axsom/Platzker 179), 1982, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Proposal for a Civic Monument in the Form of Two Windows, from A Portfolio of Thirteen Prints (Axsom/Platzker 179), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 10/75
    sheet 28 x 40in (71.1 x 101.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 295
    $1,920≈ £1,419≈ €1,640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Claes Oldenburg, Proposed Colossal Monument for Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, in the Form of a Colossal Drum Pedal, #2, 1973, Farboffsetlithografie auf Velin
    Proposed Colossal Monument for Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, in the Form of a Colossal Drum Pedal, #2, 1973
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 15/150
    65 x 50cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 63
    €264≈ $308≈ £229Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  5. Claes Oldenburg, Notebook Torn in Half, 1997, lithograph on St. Armand Special Etching
    Notebook Torn in Half, 1997
    Lithograph
    25½ h x 22 w in (65 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 286
    $953≈ £710≈ €818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Claes Oldenburg, Woman Hanging in the Imitation of a Soft Fan (Edition B), 1976, etching and aquatint in color with pochoir
    Woman Hanging in the Imitation of a Soft Fan (Edition B), 1976
    Etching
    31½ h x 21 w in (80 x 53 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 205
    $826≈ £616≈ €709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Claes Oldenburg, Fagends Carved In Rock, Fagend Canyon, 1975, offset lithograph in colors
    Fagends Carved In Rock, Fagend Canyon, 1975
    Lithograph
    38⅛ h x 22⅜ w in (97 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 231
    $572≈ £422≈ €489Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Claes Oldenburg, Screwarch Bridge, state II, 1980, etching, spitbite sugar-lift aquatint and sanding on Arches Roll
    Screwarch Bridge, state II, 1980
    Etching · Paper
    23¼ h x 50¼ w in (59 x 128 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 229
    $8,255≈ £6,201≈ €7,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  9. Claes Oldenburg, Notebook Torn in Half, 1997, lithograph on St. Armand Special Etching
    Notebook Torn in Half, 1997
    Lithograph
    25½ h x 22 w in (65 x 56 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 232
    $1,016≈ £763≈ €876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  10. Claes Oldenburg, Tea Bag, 1972, lithograph in colors
    Tea Bag, 1972
    Lithograph
    24½ h x 18½ w in (62 x 47 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 157
    $953≈ £716≈ €821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  11. Claes Oldenburg, Butt for Gantt, from Harvey Gantt Portfolio (Axsom/Platzker 230, Gemini 1451), 1991, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Butt for Gantt, from Harvey Gantt Portfolio (Axsom/Platzker 230, Gemini 1451), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 10/250
    10 x 10in (25.4 x 25.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 29
    $832≈ £607≈ €711Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Claes Oldenburg, N.Y.C. Pretzel, screenprint
    N.Y.C. Pretzel
    Screenprint · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 185
    $1,270≈ £942≈ €1,111Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Claes Oldenburg, Alphabet in the Form of an Ice Cream Bar, 1970, offset lithograph in colors
    Alphabet in the Form of an Ice Cream Bar, 1970
    Lithograph
    21¼ h x 9½ w in (54 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 276
    $1,016≈ £754≈ €899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  14. Claes Oldenburg, The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990, cast resin, vinyl filled with aluminum silicate, screenprint on acetate, book, cloth covered portfolio box
    The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990
    Multiple
    13⅝ h x 20½ w x 1⅝ d in (35 x 52 x 4 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 279
    $381≈ £283≈ €337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  15. Claes Oldenburg, Fagends Carved In Rock, Fagend Canyon, 1975, offset lithograph in colors
    Fagends Carved In Rock, Fagend Canyon, 1975
    Lithograph
    38⅛ h x 22⅜ w in (97 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 278
    $254≈ £188≈ €225Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  16. Claes Oldenburg, New Media - New Forms in Painting and Sculpture, 1959, offset lithograph
    New Media - New Forms in Painting and Sculpture, 1959
    Lithograph · ed. 25/40
    22 1/2 x 17 3/4 in.
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 404
    Result not publishedEst. $500–1,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  17. Claes Oldenburg, Pie (A. & P. 15), 1961, Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Pie (A. & P. 15), 1961
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 5/6
    I. 16 1/4 x 24 in. (41.3 x 61 cm) S. 22 1/2 x 30 in. (57.2 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 237
    $3,048≈ £2,298≈ €2,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Claes Oldenburg, Dine Claes Poster; and Ray Gun Poster, 1959, One unique ink drawing and one lithograph, on various wove papers
    Dine Claes Poster; and Ray Gun Poster, 1959
    Lithograph · Paper
    Dine Claes 16 5/8 x 11 1/2 in. (42.2 x 29.2 cm) Ray Gun S. approx. 21 1/8 x 15 7/8 in. (53.7 x 40.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 109
    $6,096≈ £4,597≈ €5,369Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Claes Oldenburg, Notebook Torn in Half, 1997, lithograph on St. Armand Special Etching
    Notebook Torn in Half, 1997
    Lithograph
    25¼ h x 21⅝ w in (64 x 55 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 278
    $1,016≈ £771≈ €916Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  20. Claes Oldenburg, Striding Figure (from Conspiracy: The Artist as Witness porfolio), screenprint in colors on C.M. Fabriano Cotone
    Striding Figure (from Conspiracy: The Artist as Witness porfolio)
    Screenprint
    20⅞ h x 14¼ w in (53 x 36 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 258
    $572≈ £442≈ €525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Claes Oldenburg, Untitled (Drum Set), 1968, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (Drum Set), 1968
    Lithograph · Paper
    18¾ h x 12¾ w in (48 x 32 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 259
    $858≈ £663≈ €788Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  22. Claes Oldenburg, Twirling Fork, with Meatball and Spaghetti, 1993, relief print in colors on Korean Kozo
    Twirling Fork, with Meatball and Spaghetti, 1993
    Woodcut / linocut
    24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 216
    $1,905≈ £1,478≈ €1,765Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  23. Claes Oldenburg, Sketch of a Three Way Plug, 1972, offset lithograph in colors
    Sketch of a Three Way Plug, 1972
    Lithograph
    31¾ h x 24 w in (81 x 61 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 215
    $792≈ £615≈ €734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  24. Claes Oldenburg, Inverted Plug As Skyscrapper, 1969, Offset Lithogrpahic Poster on Paper
    Inverted Plug As Skyscrapper, 1969
    Print (other) · Paper
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1048
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  25. Claes Oldenburg, Architect's Handkerchief, from Skulptur Projekte Münster, 1997, Screenprint in colors with collage, on wove paper, the full sheet
    Architect's Handkerchief, from Skulptur Projekte Münster, 1997
    Screenprint · Paper
    S. 31 1/4 x 23 1/2 in. (79.4 x 59.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 111
    $762≈ £612≈ €735Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Phillips ↗
  26. Claes Oldenburg, Bat Spinning At the Speed of Light, lithograph, 1975
    Bat Spinning At the Speed of Light
    Lithograph · ed. 36/60
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 363
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  27. Claes Oldenburg, System of Iconography - Plug, Mouse, Good Humor, Lipstick, Switches (A. & P. 75), 1971, Offset lithograph in colours, on Arches paper, with full margins
    System of Iconography - Plug, Mouse, Good Humor, Lipstick, Switches (A. & P. 75), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 130/250
    I. 50.7 x 38.8 cm (19 7/8 x 15 1/4 in.) S. 71 x 59.1 cm (27 7/8 x 23 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 102
    £2,032≈ $2,503≈ €2,406Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700–1,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Claes Oldenburg, Picasso Cufflink, from Hommage à Picasso (A. & P. 113), 1974, Lithograph in colours, on cream Arches Cover paper, with full margins
    Picasso Cufflink, from Hommage à Picasso (A. & P. 113), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 33/90
    I. 72.5 x 61 cm (28 1/2 x 24 in.) S. 91.5 x 68.6 cm (36 x 27 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    £635≈ $782≈ €752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  29. Claes Oldenburg, Sketch for a Sculpture in the Form of a Dress Collar and Tie, with Stud, 1994, lithograph in colors on Somerset
    Sketch for a Sculpture in the Form of a Dress Collar and Tie, with Stud, 1994
    Lithograph · Paper
    9¾ h x 6½ w in (25 x 17 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 163
    $441≈ £347≈ €420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  30. Claes Oldenburg, Typewriter Eraser, 1970, offset lithograph on Rives BFK paper
    Typewriter Eraser, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    28⅝ h x 19⅞ w in (73 x 50 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 161
    $2,520≈ £1,981≈ €2,401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  31. Claes Oldenburg, SOFT FIRE PLUG, print (other)
    SOFT FIRE PLUG
    Print (other)
    101.0 x 76.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 148
    €378≈ $397≈ £312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Capitolium Art ↗
  32. Claes Oldenburg, Thrown Ink Bottle with Fly and Dropped Quill, Lithograph on Arches
    Thrown Ink Bottle with Fly and Dropped Quill
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    The sheet 45 inches x 35 inches, contained in a glazed framed overall measuring 50 inches x 40 inches
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 779
    $2,000≈ £1,582≈ €1,900Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  33. Claes Oldenburg, Baked Potato with Butter, 1972, lithograph in colors on Hodgkinson handmade
    Baked Potato with Butter, 1972
    Lithograph
    29½ h x 39½ w in (75 x 100 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 285
    $1,134≈ £875≈ €1,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Claes Oldenburg, Miniature Soft Drum Set (S. 1969.06, P. 12, A. & P. 61), 1969, Screenprint on canvas, wash-line, wood and spray painted multiple, with accompanying screenprinted wove paper-covered wood base (as issued)
    Miniature Soft Drum Set (S. 1969.06, P. 12, A. & P. 61), 1969
    Multiple · Canvas · ed. 128/200
    10 3/4 x 19 x 14 in. (27.3 x 48.3 x 35.6 cm) dimensions variable
    Phillips · · Lot 214
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Claes Oldenburg, Geometric Mouse, Scale D, 1971, offset lithograph on paper laminated to cardboard and foamcore, stainless steel, wire, chains and nickel-plated fasteners
    Geometric Mouse, Scale D, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    19⅝ h x 16⅝ w in (50 x 42 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 227
    $252≈ £193≈ €231Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. Claes Oldenburg, The Office. A Typewriter Print, 1974, Farblithografie auf dünnem Zeitungspapier
    The Office. A Typewriter Print, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    87,5 x 57cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 80
    €3,432≈ $3,828≈ £2,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  37. Claes Oldenburg, N. Y. C. Pretzel, 1994, Farbserigrafie auf Pappe
    N. Y. C. Pretzel, 1994
    Screenprint · Board
    18 x 16,5 x 1,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 81
    €3,168≈ $3,534≈ £2,643Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  38. Claes Oldenburg, Proposal for a Colossal Monument in the Form of a Typewriter Eraser for Alcatraz Island, Color offset lithograph on woven paper
    Proposal for a Colossal Monument in the Form of a Typewriter Eraser for Alcatraz Island
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 1/50
    31" h x 24" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 55
    $1,400≈ £1,070≈ €1,261HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  39. Claes Oldenburg, N.Y.C. Pretzel (A. & P. 250.5), 1994, Screenprint in colors, on brown laser-cut three-ply corrugated cardboard
    N.Y.C. Pretzel (A. & P. 250.5), 1994
    Screenprint · Board
    6 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 5/8 in. (16.5 x 16.5 x 1.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 161
    $889≈ £678≈ €805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Phillips ↗
  40. Claes Oldenburg, Sketch of a Three-Way Plug, 1972, offset lithograph in colors
    Sketch of a Three-Way Plug, 1972
    Lithograph
    31¾ h x 23⅞ w in (81 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 286
    $1,512≈ £1,177≈ €1,372Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  41. Claes Oldenburg, Ice Cream Desserts, B, 1976, etching and aquatint in colors
    Ice Cream Desserts, B, 1976
    Etching
    13½ h x 21¼ w in (34 x 54 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 284
    $3,024≈ £2,354≈ €2,744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  42. Claes Oldenburg, Untitled, 1972, Serigrafía 200 / 300
    Untitled, 1972
    Screenprint · ed. 200/300
    80 x 61 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 261
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$1,500–5,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  43. Claes Oldenburg, Corner of a Mattress (Paris Review: Multimousse), 1965, screenprint in colors
    Corner of a Mattress (Paris Review: Multimousse), 1965
    Screenprint
    38 h x 25 w in (97 x 63 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 260
    $197≈ £153≈ €182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  44. Claes Oldenburg, Symbolic Self-Portrait with Equals, 1971, offset lithograph in colors
    Symbolic Self-Portrait with Equals, 1971
    Lithograph
    28½ h x 20⅞ w in (72 x 53 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 261
    $710≈ £550≈ €654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  45. Claes Oldenburg, Sketch of a Three-Way Plug, 1972, offset lithograph in colors
    Sketch of a Three-Way Plug, 1972
    Lithograph
    32⅞ h x 24¼ w in (84 x 62 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 259
    $2,772≈ £2,146≈ €2,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  46. Claes Oldenburg, Proposal for a Cathedral in the Form of a Colossal Faucet, Lake Union, Seattle, 1972, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Proposal for a Cathedral in the Form of a Colossal Faucet, Lake Union, Seattle, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    32¼ h x 24½ w in (82 x 62 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 267
    $1,008≈ £780≈ €929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  47. Claes Oldenburg, Geometric Mouse Pyramid as an Image of the Electoral System, Doubled, 1976, lithograph in colors on Arches
    Geometric Mouse Pyramid as an Image of the Electoral System, Doubled, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    35 h x 26 w in (89 x 66 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 265
    $903≈ £699≈ €832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  48. Claes Oldenburg, The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990, cast resin, aluminum silicate, screenprint on acetate, book, cloth covered portfolio box
    The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990
    Multiple
    13½ h x 20½ w x 2 d in (34 x 52 x 5 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 186
    $315≈ £243≈ €289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  49. Claes Oldenburg, Centennial Print for the Judson Memorial Church - State Two, 1990, screenprint in colors on BFK Rives
    Centennial Print for the Judson Memorial Church - State Two, 1990
    Screenprint · Paper
    44 h x 30 w in (112 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 184
    $441≈ £340≈ €405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  50. Claes Oldenburg, Double Punching Bag, 1967, lithograph in colors
    Double Punching Bag, 1967
    Lithograph
    38⅛ h x 20 w in (97 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 185
    $819≈ £632≈ €752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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