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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, Ice Cream Desserts, C, 1976, soft-ground etching and aquatint in colors on Hodgkinson handmade
    Ice Cream Desserts, C, 1976
    Etching
    13½ h x 21¼ w in (34 x 54 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 182
    $1,071≈ £847≈ €1,000Price 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, Seattle, Washington, 1972, offset lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Proposal for a Cathedral in the Form of a Sink Faucet for Lake Union, Seattle, Washington, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    28¼ h x 22 w in (72 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 183
    $756≈ £598≈ €706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. 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
    43⅞ h x 29⅞ w in (111 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 181
    $441≈ £349≈ €412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Claes Oldenburg, Aus: Notes in Hand, 1972, Serie von 4 Farboffset auf Offsetpapier
    Aus: Notes in Hand, 1972
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 52/100
    14,5 x 10,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 70
    €396≈ $426≈ £334Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  5. Claes Oldenburg, Bat Spinning at the Speed of Light, 1975, lithograph in colors on Arches Cover
    Bat Spinning at the Speed of Light, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    31½ h x 20⅛ w in (80 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 163
    $1,512≈ £1,185≈ €1,392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. 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 154
    $1,008≈ £790≈ €928Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Claes Oldenburg, Untitled (Fire Plug) (from the Notes series), 1968, lithograph in colors with embossing on BFK Rives
    Untitled (Fire Plug) (from the Notes series), 1968
    Lithograph · Paper
    22½ h x 15⅝ w in (57 x 40 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 276
    $504≈ £399≈ €465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Claes Oldenburg, Proposal for a Civic Monument in the Form of Two Windows, 1982, lithograph in colors on Arches Cover
    Proposal for a Civic Monument in the Form of Two Windows, 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    27⅞ h x 40 w in (71 x 102 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 309
    $1,512≈ £1,198≈ €1,396Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Claes Oldenburg, Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, Ohio, 1979, etching, soft-ground etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, Ohio, 1979
    Etching · Paper
    22¾ h x 28½ w in (58 x 72 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 279
    $1,260≈ £998≈ €1,163Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. 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)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 397
    $252≈ £200≈ €233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. Claes Oldenburg, Geometric Mouse Pyramid as an Image of the Electoral System, Doubled, 1976, lithograph in colors on Arches Cover
    Geometric Mouse Pyramid as an Image of the Electoral System, Doubled, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    25½ h x 22¾ w in (65 x 58 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 278
    $756≈ £599≈ €698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Claes Oldenburg, Butt for Gantt (from the Harvey Gantt portfolio), 1991, lithograph in colors
    Butt for Gantt (from the Harvey Gantt portfolio), 1991
    Lithograph
    10 h x 10 w in (25 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 293
    $1,071≈ £859≈ €1,003Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  13. Claes Oldenburg, Notebook Torn in Half, 1997, lithograph on St. Armand Special Etching
    Notebook Torn in Half, 1997
    Lithograph
    25¼ h x 22 w in (64 x 56 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 295
    $756≈ £606≈ €708Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  14. Claes Oldenburg, Fagends Carved in Rock, 1975, offset lithograph in colors
    Fagends Carved in Rock, 1975
    Lithograph
    38 h x 22¼ w in (97 x 57 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 213
    $1,179≈ £945≈ €1,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  15. Fagends Carved in Rock, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    Sheet: 38" h x 22.25" w
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 552
    $300≈ £239≈ €280HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  16. Claes Oldenburg, Woman Hanging in the Imitation of a Soft Fan (Edition B), 1976, soft-ground etching on Chine collé
    Woman Hanging in the Imitation of a Soft Fan (Edition B), 1976
    Etching
    31½ h x 21¼ w in (80 x 54 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 180
    $378≈ £300≈ €349Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. 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
    43⅞ h x 29⅞ w in (111 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 178
    $189≈ £150≈ €175Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. Claes Oldenburg, Double Punching Bag, 1967, lithograph in colors
    Double Punching Bag, 1967
    Lithograph
    38⅛ h x 19⅞ w in (97 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 179
    $819≈ £649≈ €757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. Claes Oldenburg, Broken Button, 1981, dyed and molded paper, screenprint in colors, wood, Plexiglas
    Broken Button, 1981
    Screenprint · Paper
    13½ h x 11½ w in (34 x 29 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 258
    $5,240≈ £4,129≈ €4,832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Claes Oldenburg, Miniature Soft Drum Set, 1969, screenprint on canvas, rope, wood, spraypaint, screenprint in colors on paper over wood
    Miniature Soft Drum Set, 1969
    Screenprint · Canvas
    12 h x 19 w x 10 d in (30 x 48 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 235
    $5,292≈ £4,170≈ €4,880Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Claes Oldenburg, Apple Core (A. & P. 235), 1991, Lithograph in colors, on Richard de Bas Narcisse paper, with full margins
    Apple Core (A. & P. 235), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. BAT
    I. 17 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (44.5 x 34.3 cm) S. 31 1/8 x 22 3/4 in. (79.1 x 57.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 75
    $4,064≈ £3,240≈ €3,783Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  22. Claes Oldenburg, Tea Bag (from the Four on Plexiglas portfolio), 1965-66, screenprint on plastic, felt and Plexiglas with laminated vacuum-formed vinyl and rayon cord
    Tea Bag (from the Four on Plexiglas portfolio), 1965-66
    Multiple
    39 h x 27⅝ w in (99 x 70 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 160
    $4,788≈ £3,811≈ €4,469Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  23. Claes Oldenburg, Pizza (from the New York Ten portfolio), 1964, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Pizza (from the New York Ten portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph · Paper
    17 h x 22 w in (43 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 168
    $2,838≈ £2,259≈ €2,649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  24. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Saxophone (Black and White), 1992, lithograph in colors on Somerset Satin
    Soft Saxophone (Black and White), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper
    35 h x 43⅝ w in (89 x 111 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 323
    $1,197≈ £953≈ €1,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  25. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Rotating Capitol, 1995, lithograph in colors
    Soft Rotating Capitol, 1995
    Lithograph
    22 h x 16⅞ w in (56 x 43 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 320
    $1,260≈ £1,003≈ €1,176Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. Claes Oldenburg, Geometric Mouse, Scale-D, 1971, offset lithograph on die-cut paper with stainless steel wire hinges and beads
    Geometric Mouse, Scale-D, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    19⅝ h x 16⅝ w in (50 x 42 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 134
    $819≈ £646≈ €759Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  27. Spoon Pier, 1975
    Etching · ed. edition of 50
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 18
    $1,920≈ £1,506≈ €1,761Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  28. 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)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 357
    $567≈ £446≈ €518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. 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
    43⅞ h x 29⅞ w in (111 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 354
    $378≈ £297≈ €345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. Claes Oldenburg, System of Iconography - Plug, Mouse, Good Humor, Lipstick, Switches, 1970, offset lithograph in colors
    System of Iconography - Plug, Mouse, Good Humor, Lipstick, Switches, 1970
    Lithograph
    20 h x 15¼ w in (51 x 39 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 227
    $2,394≈ £1,881≈ €2,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. Claes Oldenburg, Notebook Torn in Half, 1997, lithograph on St. Armand Special Etching
    Notebook Torn in Half, 1997
    Lithograph
    25½ h x 22½ w in (65 x 57 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 356
    $1,638≈ £1,287≈ €1,496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Saxophone (Black, Yellow, Red), lithograph in colors on Somerset Satin
    Soft Saxophone (Black, Yellow, Red)
    Lithograph · Paper
    34⅞ h x 43¾ w in (89 x 111 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 352
    $2,394≈ £1,881≈ €2,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Claes Oldenburg, The Letter Q as Beach House, with Sailboat, 1972, lithograph in colors on Arjomari
    The Letter Q as Beach House, with Sailboat, 1972
    Lithograph
    28⅜ h x 21¾ w in (72 x 55 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 206
    $852≈ £678≈ €791Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
  34. Claes Oldenburg, Notebook Torn in Half, 1997, lithograph on St. Armand Special Etching
    Notebook Torn in Half, 1997
    Lithograph
    25¼ h x 22 w in (64 x 56 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 448
    $1,638≈ £1,304≈ €1,521Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  35. Claes Oldenburg, Soap at the Baton Rouge, 1990, cast resin, vinyl filled with aluminum silicate, screenprint on acetate, book, cloth covered portfolio box
    Soap at the Baton Rouge, 1990
    Multiple
    13¼ h x 20⅜ w x 2 d in (34 x 52 x 5 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 387
    $693≈ £552≈ €643Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Wright ↗
  36. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Saxophone (Blue, Yellow, Red), 1992, lithograph in colors on Somerset Satin
    Soft Saxophone (Blue, Yellow, Red), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper
    35 h x 43⅝ w in (89 x 111 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 145
    $3,276≈ £2,608≈ €3,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
  37. Claes Oldenburg, Store Window, 1973, lithograph in colors on J. Barcham Green
    Store Window, 1973
    Lithograph
    17½ h x 23½ w in (44 x 60 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 423
    $1,764≈ £1,423≈ €1,626Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  38. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Saxophone (Black and White), 1992, lithograph in colors on Somerset Satin
    Soft Saxophone (Black and White), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper
    35 h x 43⅝ w in (89 x 111 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 417
    $1,071≈ £864≈ €987Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  39. Claes Oldenburg, Scissors as Monument; Scissors to Cut Out (two works from the National Collection of Fine Arts Portfolio), 1968, lithograph in colors on Arches
    Scissors as Monument; Scissors to Cut Out (two works from the National Collection of Fine Arts Portfolio), 1968
    Lithograph · Paper
    29⅞ h x 20 w in (76 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 204
    $4,410≈ £3,641≈ €4,184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  40. Claes Oldenburg, Double-Nose/Purse/Punching Bag/Ashtray (G. 259, A. & P. 72), 1970, Lithograph, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Double-Nose/Purse/Punching Bag/Ashtray (G. 259, A. & P. 72), 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 19/50
    I. 13 1/2 x 13 in. (34.3 x 33 cm) S. 21 x 19 in. (53.3 x 48.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 464
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–900View at Phillips ↗
  41. Claes Oldenburg, Wedding Souvenir (P. 5), 1966, Plaster multiple with hand-applied silver glitter
    Wedding Souvenir (P. 5), 1966
    Multiple
    6 x 6½ x 2½ in. (15 x 16.5 x 6.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 334
    $2,032≈ £1,663≈ €1,911Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Claes Oldenburg, Cherry (A. & P. 236), 1991, Woodcut in colors, on Okawara paper, with full margins
    Cherry (A. & P. 236), 1991
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 92/100
    I. 16 x 11 3/4 in. (40.6 x 29.8 cm) S. 26 x 18 1/2 in. (66 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 333
    $5,334≈ £4,366≈ €5,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Claes Oldenburg, Waffle slice with strawberry, print (other)
    Waffle slice with strawberry
    Print (other)
    25.0 x 20.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 181
    €202≈ $214≈ £176Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Capitolium Art ↗
  44. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Drum Set, 1972, lithograph
    Soft Drum Set, 1972
    Lithograph
    29 x 40 inches (sheet)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 199
    $677≈ £557≈ €639Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–1,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  45. 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)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 326
    $567≈ £461≈ €534Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  46. Claes Oldenburg, Pile of Erasers, 1975, lithograph in colors on Koller HMP
    Pile of Erasers, 1975
    Lithograph
    23 h x 29 w in (58 x 74 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 261
    $819≈ £665≈ €771Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  47. 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)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 360
    $524≈ £420≈ €489Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Claes Oldenburg, Centennial Print, Judson Memorial Church (A. & P. 218.1), 1990, Screenprint in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Centennial Print, Judson Memorial Church (A. & P. 218.1), 1990
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 7/100
    I. 39 1/2 x 24 in. (100.3 x 61 cm) S. 44 1/8 x 30 in. (112.1 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 74
    $191≈ £152≈ €178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Phillips ↗
  49. Claes Oldenburg, Icons In a Smoke Filled Room, 1996, screenprint in colors
    Icons In a Smoke Filled Room, 1996
    Screenprint
    20¼ h x 24¼ w in (51 x 62 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 345
    $756≈ £595≈ €691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  50. Claes Oldenburg, Notebook Torn in Half (State II), 1997, lithograph
    Notebook Torn in Half (State II), 1997
    Lithograph
    25½ h x 54⅞ w in (65 x 139 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 319
    $882≈ £694≈ €806Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗

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