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Claes Oldenburg

American · 1929–2022 · Painter, Printmaker

Claes Oldenburg was a Swedish-born American sculptor best known for his public art installations, typically featuring large replicas of everyday objects. Another theme in his… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Claes Oldenburg, 24 Open-Faced Sandwiches, 1964, burlap soaked in plaster, tempera, porcelain plates, glass and metal case24 Open-Faced SandwichesPhillips · $793,750≈ £627,619≈ €750,378Sign up to see
  2. Claes Oldenburg, "Ghost Wardrobe for M. M.", 1967-1983, Garderobe, Bügel, Schnüre, Schuhe (Metall, Nägel und Beton), Drähte"Ghost Wardrobe for M. M."Van Ham · €343,200≈ $380,472≈ £285,511Sign up to see
  3. Claes Oldenburg, Punching Bag, 1968, canvas stuffed with kapok, mounted on woodPunching BagPhillips · $200,000≈ £155,267≈ €178,843Sign up to see

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  1. Claes Oldenburg, Double-Nose/Purse/Punching Bag/Ashtray, Sculpture of leather, bronze, and wood with deerskin-covered book in redwood box
    Double-Nose/Purse/Punching Bag/Ashtray
    Sculpture · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 370
    $2,250≈ £1,388≈ €1,710Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. Claes Oldenburg, CO, Mixed media set including 9 sewn screen printed pieces with wood, rope, paint, etc
    CO
    Screenprint · Panel
    Bass - 10.5" dia x 8" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 61
    $1,200≈ £771≈ €961HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Claes Oldenburg, Proposed Monument for Oslo - Frozen ejaculation (ski jump), 1966, Chalks
    Proposed Monument for Oslo - Frozen ejaculation (ski jump), 1966
    Drawing
    56 x 76 cm (22 x 29,9 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 230
    €30,000≈ $37,404≈ £24,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. Claes Oldenburg, Untitled, Lithograph with Coffee Cup and Pastry
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    24.5" high x 19.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 212
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
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