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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, Sketch for a Sculpture in the Form of a Dress Collar and Tie, with Stud, 1994, lithograph in colors on Somerset
    Sketch for a Sculpture in the Form of a Dress Collar and Tie, with Stud, 1994
    Lithograph · Paper
    9¾ h x 6½ w in (25 x 17 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 163
    $441≈ £347≈ €420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  2. Claes Oldenburg, Thrown Ink Bottle with Fly and Dropped Quill, Lithograph on Arches
    Thrown Ink Bottle with Fly and Dropped Quill
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    The sheet 45 inches x 35 inches, contained in a glazed framed overall measuring 50 inches x 40 inches
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 779
    $2,000≈ £1,582≈ €1,900Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  3. Claes Oldenburg, Baked Potato with Butter, 1972, lithograph in colors on Hodgkinson handmade
    Baked Potato with Butter, 1972
    Lithograph
    29½ h x 39½ w in (75 x 100 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 285
    $1,134≈ £875≈ €1,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Claes Oldenburg, Geometric Mouse, Scale D, 1971, offset lithograph on paper laminated to cardboard and foamcore, stainless steel, wire, chains and nickel-plated fasteners
    Geometric Mouse, Scale D, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    19⅝ h x 16⅝ w in (50 x 42 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 227
    $252≈ £193≈ €231Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Claes Oldenburg, The Office. A Typewriter Print, 1974, Farblithografie auf dünnem Zeitungspapier
    The Office. A Typewriter Print, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    87,5 x 57cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 80
    €3,432≈ $3,828≈ £2,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. Claes Oldenburg, Proposal for a Colossal Monument in the Form of a Typewriter Eraser for Alcatraz Island, Color offset lithograph on woven paper
    Proposal for a Colossal Monument in the Form of a Typewriter Eraser for Alcatraz Island
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 1/50
    31" h x 24" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 55
    $1,400≈ £1,070≈ €1,261HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  7. Claes Oldenburg, Sketch of a Three-Way Plug, 1972, offset lithograph in colors
    Sketch of a Three-Way Plug, 1972
    Lithograph
    31¾ h x 23⅞ w in (81 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 286
    $1,512≈ £1,177≈ €1,372Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  8. Claes Oldenburg, Sketch of a Three-Way Plug, 1972, offset lithograph in colors
    Sketch of a Three-Way Plug, 1972
    Lithograph
    32⅞ h x 24¼ w in (84 x 62 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 259
    $2,772≈ £2,146≈ €2,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  9. Claes Oldenburg, Symbolic Self-Portrait with Equals, 1971, offset lithograph in colors
    Symbolic Self-Portrait with Equals, 1971
    Lithograph
    28½ h x 20⅞ w in (72 x 53 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 261
    $710≈ £550≈ €654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  10. Claes Oldenburg, Geometric Mouse Pyramid as an Image of the Electoral System, Doubled, 1976, lithograph in colors on Arches
    Geometric Mouse Pyramid as an Image of the Electoral System, Doubled, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    35 h x 26 w in (89 x 66 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 265
    $903≈ £699≈ €832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
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