Claes Oldenburg Watercolors: Auction Prices

American · 1929–2022

ArtSell has recorded 8 auction results for Claes Oldenburg watercolors between 2013 and 2025, of which 5 sold (63% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,250 to $50,800, with a median of $30,000 across 5 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $50,800 for “Flying Pizza (Original Drawing for New York Ten )” at Phillips in 2023.

Record: Flying Pizza (Original Drawing for New York Ten ) — $50,800Sign up free to see

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1. 
   Study for Soft Saxophone, 1991

   Watercolor · Paper

   11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (30.2 x 22.5 cm)

   Phillips · Feb 28, 2025 · Lot 159
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Study for Double Nose Nurse Punching Bag, 1969

   Watercolor · Paper

   10 x 10 in. (25.4 x 25.4 cm)

   Phillips · Sep 27, 2023 · Lot 86
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Flying Pizza (Original Drawing for New York Ten ), 1964

   Watercolor · Paper

   17 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (44.5 x 59.7 cm)

   Phillips · May 16, 2023 · Lot 159
   $50,800≈ £40,588≈ €46,687Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Two works: (i) Millefeuille with Strawberries, Malmö 1989 (ii) Shrimp Cocktail, New Haven/Connecticut, 1989

   Watercolor · Paper

   sheet (i) 12.1 x 7 cm (4 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.); (ii) 12.7 x 7 cm (5 x 2 3/4 in.) mount (i) 27.9 x 21.6 cm (10 7/8 x 8 1/2 in.); (ii) 27.7 x 21.4 cm (10 7/8 x 8 3/8 in.)

   Phillips · Jul 14, 2021 · Lot 14
   £4,032≈ $5,593≈ €4,735Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Mouse as Greater New York, 1969

   Watercolor

   5⅝ h x 8 w in (14 x 20 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 23, 2021 · Lot 153
   $2,250≈ £1,632≈ €1,893Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
6. 
   Cake Slice, 1962

   Watercolor · Paper

   10 x 13 1/2 in. (25.4 x 34.3 cm.)

   Phillips · Nov 14, 2018 · Lot 125
   $30,000≈ £23,118≈ €26,558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Profiteroles Pyrenees Barcelona, 1991

   Watercolor · Paper

   2 3/4 x 5 in. (7 x 12.7 cm.)

   Phillips · Nov 12, 2013 · Lot 190
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Standing mitt with ball in Greenwich site – back view, 1973

   Watercolor · Paper

   14 x 20 in. (35.6 x 50.8 cm.)

   Phillips · May 17, 2013 · Lot 165
   $37,500≈ £24,616≈ €29,140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗

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