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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, Soft Light Bulb - Night, 1997, lithograph with chine colle
    Soft Light Bulb - Night, 1997
    Lithograph
    31½ h x 23¾ w in (80 x 60 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 140
    $2,080≈ £1,598≈ €1,800Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Claes Oldenburg, Untitled (Sneaker Lace) (from Notes), 1968, 6-color lithograph on Rives BFK paper
    Untitled (Sneaker Lace) (from Notes), 1968
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 92
    $1,188≈ £912≈ €1,063Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Claes Oldenburg, Untitled (New Pasadena Museum) (from Notes), 1968, 7-color lithograph on Rives BFK paper
    Untitled (New Pasadena Museum) (from Notes), 1968
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 91
    $1,125≈ £864≈ €1,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Claes Oldenburg, Chicago Stuffed with Numbers, 1977, 9-color lithograph on Arches Cover mould-made paper
    Chicago Stuffed with Numbers, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 198
    $2,250≈ £1,833≈ €2,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Claes Oldenburg, Museum à la mode, 1994, Farbige Offsetlithografie auf festem Velin
    Museum à la mode, 1994
    Print (other) · ed. 158/175
    45 x 36,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 973
    €565≈ $597≈ £474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. Claes Oldenburg, Picasso's cufflinks, 1974, Farblithografie auf Velin
    Picasso's cufflinks, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. XXIII/XXX
    73 x 61cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 972
    €1,290≈ $1,362≈ £1,083Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. Claes Oldenburg, Proposal for a Cathedral in the Form of a Sink Faucet for Lake Union, Seattle, Washington, 1972, Offset Lithograph
    Proposal for a Cathedral in the Form of a Sink Faucet for Lake Union, Seattle, Washington, 1972
    Lithograph · ed. 271/300
    32.25" high x 24.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 60
    $700≈ £551≈ €658HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Claes Oldenburg, Fagends Carved in Rock, 1972, Offset Lithograph
    Fagends Carved in Rock, 1972
    Lithograph · ed. 2/50
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 59
    $425≈ £334≈ €399HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  9. Claes Oldenburg, Proposal for a Colossal Monument in the Form of a Typewriter Eraser for Alcatraz Island, Offset Lithograph
    Proposal for a Colossal Monument in the Form of a Typewriter Eraser for Alcatraz Island
    Lithograph · ed. 7/50
    24" high x 31" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 58
    $800≈ £629≈ €752HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  10. Claes Oldenburg, Screwarch Bridge (state III), 1981, Aquatint, etching and monoprint in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Screwarch Bridge (state III), 1981
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. BAT
    I. 23 1/2 x 50 1/2 in. (59.7 x 128.3 cm) S. 33 x 60 in. (83.8 x 152.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 309
    $6,250≈ £5,118≈ €5,721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Claes Oldenburg, Sketch for a Sculpture in the Form of a Dress Collar and Tie, with Stud, 1994, 5-color lithograph on white Somerset Textured paper
    Sketch for a Sculpture in the Form of a Dress Collar and Tie, with Stud, 1994
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 327
    $1,250≈ £1,009≈ €1,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Claes Oldenburg, Ohne Titel, Offset auf Papier
    Ohne Titel
    Print (other) · Paper
    100 x 70cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 168
    €640≈ $720≈ £504Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  13. Claes Oldenburg, New Media New Forms, Offset Lithograph "New Media New Forms"
    New Media New Forms
    Lithograph · ed. 7/40
    22.75" high x 17.75" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 41
    $225≈ £159≈ €199HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  14. Claes Oldenburg, Paris Review Multimousse, Color serigraph
    Paris Review Multimousse
    Screenprint · ed. 57/150
    38 inches x 25 inches, unframed
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 511S
    $250≈ £171≈ €224Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250–350View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  15. Claes Oldenburg, Colossal Screw in Landscape-Type I (from the Soft Screw Series), 1976, 1-color lithograph on Arches Roll paper
    Colossal Screw in Landscape-Type I (from the Soft Screw Series), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 29
    $3,750≈ £2,589≈ €3,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Claes Oldenburg, Colossal Screw in Landscape - Type 1, 1976, Lithograph, on Arches Roll paper, with full margins,
    Colossal Screw in Landscape - Type 1, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 20/35
    I. 49 1/2 x 23 1/4 in. (125.7 x 59.1 cm) S. 66 3/4 x 40 1/8 in. (169.5 x 101.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 277
    $5,250≈ £3,619≈ €4,661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Claes Oldenburg, Sketch for Three-Way Plug (1965) (A./P. 86), 1972, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Sketch for Three-Way Plug (1965) (A./P. 86), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 93/250
    sheet 32 x 24 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7159
    $875≈ £578≈ €797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Fire Plug, 1993, lithograph a colori
    Soft Fire Plug, 1993
    Lithograph
    102,5x77 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 25
    Result not publishedEst. €400–500View at Farsettiarte ↗
  19. Claes Oldenburg, Strawberry Skull Bike Seat, 1975, acquatinta a colori on paper a mano con filigrana dell'artista
    Strawberry Skull Bike Seat, 1975
    Etching · Paper
    20,2x20,2 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 18
    Result not publishedEst. €600–900View at Farsettiarte ↗
  20. Claes Oldenburg, Typewriter Eraser, 1970, 4-color offset lithograph on Rives BFK paper
    Typewriter Eraser, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 308
    $2,000≈ £1,301≈ €1,759Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Claes Oldenburg, Vote Button in Landscape, 1984, 6-color screenprint on Essex Rag paper
    Vote Button in Landscape, 1984
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 307
    $2,250≈ £1,464≈ €1,978Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Claes Oldenburg, Proposal for a Civic Monument in the Form of Two Windows (A./P. 179), 1982, Lithograph in colors on Arches Cover paper
    Proposal for a Civic Monument in the Form of Two Windows (A./P. 179), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 55/75
    14 1/2 x 32in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7074
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Claes Oldenburg, Miniature Soft Drum Set, 1969, The complete set of nine sewn screenprinted elements on canvas, some with washline, wood, plastic buttons, rope, metal eye screws and spray enamel, with wood base covered with screenprinted paper in colors,
    Miniature Soft Drum Set, 1969
    Screenprint · Canvas · ed. 29/200
    dimensions variable
    Phillips · · Lot 282
    $4,375≈ £2,939≈ €4,089Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  24. Claes Oldenburg, Tea Pot, 1975, Lithograph, on beige Balinese handmade paper mounted to brown Moriki Japanese paper, with full margins,
    Tea Pot, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC
    I. 11 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (29.8 x 40 cm) overall S. 18 1/4 x 26 in. (46.4 x 66 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 281
    $5,250≈ £3,526≈ €4,907Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Claes Oldenburg, Typewriter Eraser, 1970, 3-color lithograph on Rives BFK paper
    Typewriter Eraser, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 350
    $2,500≈ £1,624≈ €2,227Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Claes Oldenburg, Alphabet in the Form of a Good Humor Bar, 4-color offset lithograph on paper
    Alphabet in the Form of a Good Humor Bar
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 349
    $1,250≈ £812≈ €1,113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Claes Oldenburg, The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990, Cast resin; vinyl filled with aluminum silicate; 2-color screenprint on acetate; deluxe edition of Claes Oldenburg: Multiples in Retrospect; 2-color screenprint on cloth-covered portfolio box
    The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990
    Multiple
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 348
    $1,250≈ £812≈ €1,113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. Claes Oldenburg, Chicago Stuffed with Numbers, 1977, lithograph on paper
    Chicago Stuffed with Numbers, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper
    47 h x 31 w in (119 x 79 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 166
    $7,500≈ £4,838≈ €6,627Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  29. Claes Oldenburg, Lipstick Ascending Caterpillar Track, Lithograph in colors
    Lipstick Ascending Caterpillar Track
    Lithograph
    24" x 19-1/4”. Overall: 34" x 29"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1186
    $617≈ £405≈ €539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at James D. Julia ↗
  30. Claes Oldenburg, Three Hats, 1974, 8-color lithograph on cream Twinrocker Mill handmade paper
    Three Hats, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 321
    $1,625≈ £1,010≈ €1,286Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. Claes Oldenburg, Scissors to Cut Out (National Collection of Fine Arts Portfolio), 1967, 5-color lithograph on Arches paper
    Scissors to Cut Out (National Collection of Fine Arts Portfolio), 1967
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 169
    $1,250≈ £742≈ €913Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Claes Oldenburg, Untitled (Drum Set) (Notes portfolio), 1968, 9-color lithograph on Rives BFK paper
    Untitled (Drum Set) (Notes portfolio), 1968
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 168
    $1,000≈ £594≈ €730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Claes Oldenburg, Sneaker Lace in Landscape with Palm Trees, 1990-91, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover buff paper, with full margins,
    Sneaker Lace in Landscape with Palm Trees, 1990-91
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 22/55
    I. 45 x 32 1/2 in. (114.3 x 82.6 cm) S. 56 3/4 x 42 in. (144.1 x 106.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 153
    $4,000≈ £2,374≈ €2,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  34. Claes Oldenburg, Chicago Stuffed with Numbers, 1977, lithograph on paper
    Chicago Stuffed with Numbers, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper
    47 h x 31 w in (119 x 79 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 163
    $2,423≈ £1,456≈ €1,774Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  35. Claes Oldenburg, Fagends Carved in Rock, 1975, 4-color offset lithograph on cream Hammermill Antique cover paper
    Fagends Carved in Rock, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 182
    $800≈ £480≈ €582Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Claes Oldenburg, Miniature Soft Drum Set, 1969, Multiple
    Miniature Soft Drum Set, 1969
    Multiple · ed. edition of 200
    30 x 53 x 40 cm (11,8 x 20,8 x 15,7 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 854
    €4,375≈ $5,977≈ £3,657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  37. Claes Oldenburg, Tea Bag (from 4 on Plexiglas), 1966, Laminated vacuum-formed vinyl, screenprinted vinyl, felt, and Plexiglas with rayon cord
    Tea Bag (from 4 on Plexiglas), 1966
    Multiple
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 198
    $8,750≈ £5,472≈ €6,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Claes Oldenburg, Inverted Fireplug as Skyscraper (A./P. 57), 1969, Color offset lithographic poster
    Inverted Fireplug as Skyscraper (A./P. 57), 1969
    Lithograph · ed. 38/100
    sheet 38 x 25in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2126
    $350≈ £228≈ €264Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  39. Claes Oldenburg, Symbolic Self-Portrait with 'Equals' (A./P. 74), 1971, Offset lithograph in colors on smooth Louvain Supreme Vellum Bristol 150-pound paper
    Symbolic Self-Portrait with 'Equals' (A./P. 74), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 31/300
    19 3/4 x 14 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7117
    $813≈ £540≈ €624Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  40. Claes Oldenburg, Butt for Gantt (A./P. 230), 1991, Lithograph in colors on Arches 88 paper
    Butt for Gantt (A./P. 230), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 24/250
    9 3/4 x 10in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7106
    $1,625≈ £1,080≈ €1,249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  41. Claes Oldenburg, Typewriter Eraser (A./P. 64), 1970, Color offset lithograph on Rives paper
    Typewriter Eraser (A./P. 64), 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 42/250
    sheet 29 x 20in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5096
    $1,250≈ £821≈ €959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  42. Claes Oldenburg, Poster for Moderna Museet, Sweden, n.d., Color offset lithographic poster, unsigned, from an edition of unknown size
    Poster for Moderna Museet, Sweden, n.d.
    Lithograph
    sheet approx. 39 x 28in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4170
    $38≈ £25≈ €29Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–150View at Bonhams ↗
  43. Claes Oldenburg, Typewriter Eraser (A./P. 136.1), 1975, Color offset lithographic poster, unsigned
    Typewriter Eraser (A./P. 136.1), 1975
    Lithograph
    sheet 28 3/4 x 24 1/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4169
    $313≈ £206≈ €243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  44. Claes Oldenburg, Floating Three-Way Plug, 1976, lithograph on paper
    Floating Three-Way Plug, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    49 h x 38 w in (124 x 97 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 292
    $6,875≈ £4,446≈ €5,256Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  45. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Drum Set (G. 417; A./P. 97), 1972, Lithograph on Angoumois à la main pale yellow paper
    Soft Drum Set (G. 417; A./P. 97), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 31/68
    23 1/2 x 33 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 6090
    $750≈ £467≈ €578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Bonhams ↗
  46. Claes Oldenburg, Double-Nose/Purse/Punching-Bag/Ashtray, 1970, dyed cowhide, cast bronze, bark chips, screenprinted wood, brass
    Double-Nose/Purse/Punching-Bag/Ashtray, 1970
    Multiple · Panel
    8½ h x 21 w x 11 d in (22 x 53 x 28 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 146
    $2,125≈ £1,310≈ €1,651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  47. Claes Oldenburg, Sketch of a 3-Way Plug (1965), 1972, offset lithograph on paper
    Sketch of a 3-Way Plug (1965), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    32 h x 24 w in (81 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 302
    $1,625≈ £1,002≈ €1,262Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  48. Claes Oldenburg, Miniature Soft Drum Set, 1969, screenprint on canvas, spraypaint on canvas, wood
    Miniature Soft Drum Set, 1969
    Screenprint · Canvas
    13 h x 20 w x 14 d in (33 x 51 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 254
    $4,063≈ £2,506≈ €3,156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  49. Claes Oldenburg, Study for Sculpture in the Form of an Inverted Q (AP 124), 1974, Lithograph, soft-ground etching and aquatint in colors on Rives BFK paper
    Study for Sculpture in the Form of an Inverted Q (AP 124), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 92/100
    10 x 9in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7070
    $475≈ £293≈ €363Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Bonhams ↗
  50. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Drum Set (G. 417; A./P. 97), 1972, Lithograph on Angoumois à la main pale yellow paper
    Soft Drum Set (G. 417; A./P. 97), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 31/68
    23 1/2 x 33 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1119
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $900–1,200View at Bonhams ↗

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