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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, Indian Head, 1972, Screenprint on Wove Paper
    Indian Head, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 9/150
    H 18" W 14"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1102
    $375≈ £281≈ €330HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–1,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. Claes Oldenburg, Miniature Soft Drum Set (S. 1969.06, P. 12, A. & P. 61), 1969, Screenprint on canvas, wash-line, wood and spray painted multiple, with accompanying screenprinted wove paper-covered wood base (as issued)
    Miniature Soft Drum Set (S. 1969.06, P. 12, A. & P. 61), 1969
    Multiple · Canvas · ed. 128/200
    10 3/4 x 19 x 14 in. (27.3 x 48.3 x 35.6 cm) dimensions variable
    Phillips · · Lot 269
    $4,515≈ £3,376≈ €3,890Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. Claes Oldenburg, Indian Head, 1972, Screenprint on Wove Paper
    Indian Head, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 9/150
    H 18" W 14"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1051
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–2,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  5. Claes Oldenburg, Miniature Soft Drum Set (S. 1969.06, P. 12, A. & P. 61), 1969, Screenprint on canvas, wash-line, wood and spray painted multiple, with accompanying screenprinted wove paper-covered wood base (as issued)
    Miniature Soft Drum Set (S. 1969.06, P. 12, A. & P. 61), 1969
    Multiple · Canvas · ed. 128/200
    10 3/4 x 19 x 14 in. (27.3 x 48.3 x 35.6 cm) dimensions variable
    Phillips · · Lot 214
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. 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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