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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)

495lots offered1999–2026years recorded92%sold (445)$1.3kSign up free to seemedian price

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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, Chicago Stuffed with Numbers, 1977, lithograph on paper
    Chicago Stuffed with Numbers, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper
    45½ h x 29 w in (116 x 74 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 100
    $4,063≈ £2,929≈ €3,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Claes Oldenburg, The Kiss, Color lithograph
    The Kiss
    Lithograph · ed. 17/200
    24 1/2 in. x 15 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 744
    $600≈ £455≈ €515HammerSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  3. Claes Oldenburg, Tea Bag, 1972, Lithograph in colors, on Auvergne handmade paper, with full margins
    Tea Bag, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 52/100
    I. 25 x 18 3/4 in. (63.5 x 47.6 cm) S. 30 7/8 x 22 1/2 in. (78.4 x 57.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 358
    $1,625≈ £1,232≈ €1,382Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Phillips ↗
  4. Claes Oldenburg, Apple Core - Winter, 1990, Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover Black paper, with full margins
    Apple Core - Winter, 1990
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 34/59
    I. 28 x 21 1/2 in. (71.1 x 54.6 cm) S. 40 x 30 in. (101.6 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 359
    $2,125≈ £1,611≈ €1,807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  5. 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. 9/35
    I. 50 x 24 3/4 in. (127 x 62.9 cm) S. 67 3/8 x 40 3/8 in. (171.1 x 102.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 360
    $1,750≈ £1,327≈ €1,488Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Claes Oldenburg, Soft Screw as Balloon, Ascending, 1976, Lithograph, on Arches Roll paper, with full margins
    Soft Screw as Balloon, Ascending, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 29/35
    I. 59 x 39 3/4 in. (149.9 x 101 cm) S. 67 3/8 x 45 1/8 in. (171.1 x 114.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 361
    $7,500≈ £5,686≈ €6,378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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) ↗
  9. 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) ↗
  10. 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) ↗
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