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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, Picasso Cufflink, 1974, lithograph in colors on Arches Cover
    Picasso Cufflink, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    36 h x 26⅞ w in (91 x 68 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 259
    $1,197≈ £942≈ €1,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Claes Oldenburg, Six works from the Notes portfolio, 1968, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, letterpress in colors
    Six works from the Notes portfolio, 1968
    Lithograph · Paper
    22⅝ h x 15¾ w in (58 x 40 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 194
    $2,142≈ £1,686≈ €1,957Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  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)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 411
    $645≈ £498≈ €580Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  4. Claes Oldenburg, M. Mouse (with) 1 Ear (equals) Tea Bag Blackboard Version (from the New York Collection for Stockholm portfolio), 1973, lithograph and screenprint, hand-dusted with chalk
    M. Mouse (with) 1 Ear (equals) Tea Bag Blackboard Version (from the New York Collection for Stockholm portfolio), 1973
    Lithograph
    12 h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 334
    $645≈ £493≈ €577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Claes Oldenburg, Apple Core - Spring (G. 1438, A. & P. 210), 1990, Lithograph in colors, on Laurence Barker Green paper, with full margins
    Apple Core - Spring (G. 1438, A. & P. 210), 1990
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 27 1/4 x 21 in. (69.2 x 53.3 cm) S. 40 1/4 x 29 in. (102.2 x 73.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 86
    $8,255≈ £6,486≈ €7,557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Claes Oldenburg, Systems of Iconography - Plug, Mouse, Good Humor, Lipstick, Switches, 1970, lithograph in colors on Arches
    Systems of Iconography - Plug, Mouse, Good Humor, Lipstick, Switches, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    20 h x 15¼ w in (51 x 39 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 182
    $1,386≈ £1,112≈ €1,296Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Saxophone, Lithograph
    Soft Saxophone
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 873
    $1,536≈ £1,234≈ €1,421Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  8. 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)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 324
    $882≈ £708≈ €799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Pencil Sharpener, from Brooklyn Academy of Music 1988-1989 Artists Print Portfolio (A. & P. 206), 1989, Lithograph, on Somerset paper, with full margins
    Soft Pencil Sharpener, from Brooklyn Academy of Music 1988-1989 Artists Print Portfolio (A. & P. 206), 1989
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 26/75
    I. 34 1/2 x 24 in. (87.6 x 61 cm) S. 41 x 31 1/2 in. (104.1 x 80 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 323
    $3,175≈ £2,551≈ €2,894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  10. 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
    48⅞ h x 29⅞ w in (124 x 76 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 246
    $630≈ £532≈ €597Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  11. Claes Oldenburg, Orpheum Sign (from the International Anthology of Contemporary Engraving: The International Avant-Garde: America Discovered, Volume 5), etching and aquatint on BFK Rives
    Orpheum Sign (from the International Anthology of Contemporary Engraving: The International Avant-Garde: America Discovered, Volume 5)
    Etching · Paper
    5¾ h x 4¼ w in (15 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 137
    $1,008≈ £837≈ €942Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. 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)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 333
    $968≈ £799≈ €901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Claes Oldenburg, Centennial Print, Judson Memorial Church, 1990, screenprint in colors on BFK Rives
    Centennial Print, Judson Memorial Church, 1990
    Screenprint · Paper
    48⅞ h x 29⅞ w in (124 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 335
    $630≈ £520≈ €586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Claes Oldenburg, Rolling Collar and Tie, 1995, lithograph in colors on Somerset
    Rolling Collar and Tie, 1995
    Lithograph · Paper
    38 h x 27½ w in (97 x 70 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 331
    $1,071≈ £884≈ €997Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Claes Oldenburg, Fagends Carved in Rock, 1972, Offset Lithograph
    Fagends Carved in Rock, 1972
    Lithograph · ed. 33/50
    Sheet: 38" h x 22.25" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 45
    $250≈ £205≈ €236HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  16. Claes Oldenburg, Wrist Watch Rising, State II, Woodcut on Kozo paper
    Wrist Watch Rising, State II
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 89/125
    Sheet: 20" h x 16" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 44
    $900≈ £739≈ €849HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  17. Claes Oldenburg, Three Hats -, Lithograph
    Three Hats -
    Lithograph · ed. 72/100
    Sheet size 35 inches x 23 inches, contained in a glazed frame overall measuring 43 inches x 30 inches
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 187
    $813≈ £661≈ €771Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  18. Claes Oldenburg, Claes Oldenburg - Object Into Monument, 1972. Inscribed and signed '...Claes O...' in pencil lower left. Color screenprint and photolithographic poster
    Claes Oldenburg - Object Into MonumentAfter the artist
    Screenprint
    sight 29 1/2 x 21 in. (75.0 x 53.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 173
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $250–350View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Claes Oldenburg, School Bus Yellow - Adirondack Green, 1982. Color offset lithographic posters, unmatted
    School Bus Yellow - Adirondack GreenAfter the artist
    Lithograph
    sheets 33 x 23 1/4 in. (83.9 x 59.1 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 141
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $450–650View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Claes Oldenburg, Claes Oldenburg - Seattle Art Museum, 1975. Inscribed and signed indistinctly in pencil. Color offset lithographic poster
    Claes Oldenburg - Seattle Art MuseumAfter the artist
    Lithograph
    sheet 32 1/4 x 24 in. (81.9 x 61.0 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 139
    $115≈ £94≈ €109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150–200View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Claes Oldenburg, Oldenburg - Chicago Show, 1969. Inscribed and signed '...Claes Oldenburg' in crayon lower right. Color offset lithographic poster
    Oldenburg - Chicago ShowAfter the artist
    Lithograph
    sight 37 3/4 x 24 3/4 in. (95.9 x 62.9 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 136
    $166≈ £136≈ €158Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250–350View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Claes Oldenburg, NYC pretzel, 1994, screenprint in colors on cardboard
    NYC pretzel, 1994
    Screenprint · Board
    7⅛ h x 6⅝ w x ⅝ d in (18 x 17 x 2 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 360
    $1,625≈ £1,365≈ €1,561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  23. Claes Oldenburg, Notebook Torn in Half (State II), 1997, lithograph
    Notebook Torn in Half (State II), 1997
    Lithograph
    25¼ h x 21¾ w in (64 x 55 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 357
    $688≈ £578≈ €661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  24. Claes Oldenburg, Rolling Collar and Tie, 1995, lithograph in colors on Somerset
    Rolling Collar and Tie, 1995
    Lithograph · Paper
    38 h x 27½ w in (97 x 70 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 355
    $1,040≈ £874≈ €999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  25. Claes Oldenburg, Centennial Print, Judson Memorial Church - State One, 1990, screenprint in colors on BFK Rives
    Centennial Print, Judson Memorial Church - State One, 1990
    Screenprint · Paper
    44 h x 30 w in (112 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 392
    $500≈ £420≈ €481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Toilet #2 (G. 414, A. & P. 93), 1972, Lithograph, on Amgoumois à la main paper, the full sheet
    Soft Toilet #2 (G. 414, A. & P. 93), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 8/25
    I. 16 x 10 1/2 in. (40.6 x 26.7 cm) S. 20 1/8 x 14 5/8 in. (51.1 x 37.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 239
    $1,260≈ £1,114≈ €1,279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Saxophone (Black and White) (A. & P. 240), 1992, Lithograph, on Somerset paper, the full sheet
    Soft Saxophone (Black and White) (A. & P. 240), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 26/30
    S. 35 x 43 3/4 in. (88.9 x 111.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 238
    $2,520≈ £2,227≈ €2,558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Claes Oldenburg, Rolling Collar and Tie, 1995, lithograph in colors on Somerset
    Rolling Collar and Tie, 1995
    Lithograph · Paper
    38 h x 27½ w in (97 x 70 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 307
    $1,000≈ £905≈ €1,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Claes Oldenburg, Centennial Print, Judson Memorial Church, 1990, screenprint in colors on BFK Rives
    Centennial Print, Judson Memorial Church, 1990
    Screenprint · Paper
    48⅞ h x 29⅞ w in (124 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 299
    $813≈ £704≈ €812Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. 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 297
    $813≈ £704≈ €812Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. Claes Oldenburg, Notebook Torn in Half (State II), 1997, lithograph
    Notebook Torn in Half (State II), 1997
    Lithograph
    25½ h x 21⅞ w in (65 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 301
    $875≈ £758≈ €874Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Claes Oldenburg, Rolling Collar and Tie, 1995, lithograph in colors on Somerset
    Rolling Collar and Tie, 1995
    Lithograph · Paper
    38 h x 27½ w in (97 x 70 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 264
    $2,750≈ £2,381≈ €2,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Claes Oldenburg, Colossal structure in the form of a Clothespin - compared to Brancusi's Kiss, 1972, screenprint in colors on Arches
    Colossal structure in the form of a Clothespin - compared to Brancusi's Kiss, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper
    21½ h x 13¾ w in (55 x 35 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 242
    $3,000≈ £2,505≈ €2,941Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Claes Oldenburg, Centennial Print, Judson Memorial Church - State One, 1990, screenprint in colors on BFK Rives
    Centennial Print, Judson Memorial Church - State One, 1990
    Screenprint · Paper
    43⅞ h x 29⅞ w in (111 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 246
    $1,250≈ £1,044≈ €1,226Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  35. Claes Oldenburg, Ice Cream Desserts - Praline, 1976, soft-ground etching and aquatint in colors à la poupée on Hodgkinson handmade
    Ice Cream Desserts - Praline, 1976
    Etching
    9⅝ h x 7¾ w in (24 x 20 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 295
    $780≈ £659≈ €777Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Claes Oldenburg, Profiterole – Gray State (G. 1444, A. & P. 217), 1990, Lithograph in colors, on HMP Koller handmade gray paper, with full margins
    Profiterole – Gray State (G. 1444, A. & P. 217), 1990
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 35/58
    I. 22 1/4 x 30 1/2 in. (56.5 x 77.5 cm) S. 30 1/2 x 40 1/4 in. (77.5 x 102.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    $1,764≈ £1,438≈ €1,676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  37. Claes Oldenburg, Postcard of the Spoon on Île Saint-Louis, with Needles, 1979, soft- and hard-ground etching, sugar-lift and spit-bite aquatint in colors on Kitakata colléd to Ventry
    Postcard of the Spoon on Île Saint-Louis, with Needles, 1979
    Etching
    12⅝ h x 10⅝ w in (32 x 27 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 271
    $1,000≈ £823≈ €962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  38. Claes Oldenburg, Do-nut and Mug, 1995, lithograph in colors on cream Kochi Kozo paper
    Do-nut and Mug, 1995
    Lithograph
    26 h x 20 w in (66 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 373
    $1,188≈ £977≈ €1,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  39. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Drum Set, 1972, lithograph on Angoumois à la main paper
    Soft Drum Set, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    29 h x 40 w in (74 x 102 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 270
    $1,625≈ £1,337≈ €1,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  40. 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)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 377
    $2,500≈ £2,056≈ €2,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  41. Claes Oldenburg, Rolling Collar and Tie, 1995, lithograph in colors on Somerset
    Rolling Collar and Tie, 1995
    Lithograph · Paper
    38 h x 27½ w in (97 x 70 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 375
    $1,625≈ £1,337≈ €1,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Drum Set - On Chalk Board (A. & P. 98), 1972, Screenprint in colours, on Arjomari paper, with full margins
    Soft Drum Set - On Chalk Board (A. & P. 98), 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 29/34
    I. 73.9 x 99.2 cm (29 1/8 x 39 in.) S. 87.7 x 112 cm (34 1/2 x 44 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 259
    £378≈ $456≈ €437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  43. Claes Oldenburg, Untitled (New Pasadena Museum) (from Notes), 1968, lithograph in seven colors on Rives BFK
    Untitled (New Pasadena Museum) (from Notes), 1968
    Lithograph · Paper
    22½ h x 15⅝ w in (57 x 40 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 196
    $1,063≈ £847≈ €1,007Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  44. Claes Oldenburg, Broken Button, 1981, dyed and molded paper, screenprint in colors, wood, Plexiglas
    Broken Button, 1981
    Screenprint · Paper
    16¼ h x 14¼ w x 6¼ d in (41 x 36 x 16 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 200
    $4,750≈ £3,782≈ €4,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  45. Claes Oldenburg, Rolling Collar and Tie, 1995, lithograph in colors on Somerset
    Rolling Collar and Tie, 1995
    Lithograph · Paper
    38 h x 27½ w in (97 x 70 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 313
    $1,300≈ £1,035≈ €1,233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. Claes Oldenburg, Do-nut and Mug, 1995, lithograph in colors on cream Kochi Kozo paper
    Do-nut and Mug, 1995
    Lithograph
    26 h x 20 w in (66 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 311
    $2,125≈ £1,692≈ €2,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Claes Oldenburg, Torn Notebook, State II, 1997, lithograph
    Torn Notebook, State II, 1997
    Lithograph
    25½ h x 22¼ w in (65 x 57 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 331
    $750≈ £597≈ €712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. 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
    31¾ h x 24 w in (81 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 182
    $938≈ £747≈ €890Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Claes Oldenburg, Apple Core (Black and White State), 1991, lithograph in colors on JB Green Cotman
    Apple Core (Black and White State), 1991
    Lithograph
    16¾ h x 13⅝ w in (43 x 35 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 333
    $875≈ £697≈ €830Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  50. Claes Oldenburg, Untitled, Lithograph
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 197
    $1,875≈ £1,455≈ €1,733Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗

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