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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, Cherry, 1991, woodcut in colors on Okawara
    Cherry, 1991
    Woodcut / linocut
    16 h x 12 w in (41 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 180
    $3,192≈ £2,357≈ €2,709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Claes Oldenburg, Watch Rising, The Art Pro Choice II Print Portfolio (Axsom/Platzker 233.1), 1965, Woodcut in colors on Kozo paper
    Watch Rising, The Art Pro Choice II Print Portfolio (Axsom/Platzker 233.1), 1965
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. PP
    17 1/2 x 11in (44.5 x 27.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 3
    $3,840≈ £2,840≈ €3,259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Claes Oldenburg, Twirling Fork, with Meatball and Spaghetti, 1993, relief print in colors on Korean Kozo
    Twirling Fork, with Meatball and Spaghetti, 1993
    Woodcut / linocut
    24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 216
    $1,905≈ £1,478≈ €1,765Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  4. Claes Oldenburg, Cherry (A. & P. 236), 1991, Woodcut in colors, on Okawara paper, with full margins
    Cherry (A. & P. 236), 1991
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 92/100
    I. 16 x 11 3/4 in. (40.6 x 29.8 cm) S. 26 x 18 1/2 in. (66 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 333
    $5,334≈ £4,366≈ €5,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Claes Oldenburg, Wrist Watch Rising, State II, Woodcut on Kozo paper
    Wrist Watch Rising, State II
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 89/125
    Sheet: 20" h x 16" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 44
    $900≈ £739≈ €849HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  6. Claes Oldenburg, Twirling Fork, with Meatball and Spaghetti, 1993, relief print in colors on Korean Kozo
    Twirling Fork, with Meatball and Spaghetti, 1993
    Woodcut / linocut
    24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 377
    $2,500≈ £2,056≈ €2,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Claes Oldenburg, Twirling Fork, with Meatball and Spaghetti, 1993, relief print in colors on Korean Kozo
    Twirling Fork, with Meatball and Spaghetti, 1993
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 240
    $2,000≈ £1,516≈ €1,818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
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