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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, Do-Nut and Coffee Mug, 1995, lithograph in colors on cream Kochi Kozo paper
    Do-Nut and Coffee Mug, 1995
    Lithograph · Paper
    26 h x 20 w in (66 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 351
    $3,000≈ £2,245≈ €2,646Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Claes Oldenburg, The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990, cast resin, aluminum silicate, screenprint on acetate, book, cloth covered portfolio box
    The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990
    Screenprint
    13½ h x 20½ w x 2 d in (34 x 52 x 5 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 372
    $375≈ £281≈ €331Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Claes Oldenburg, Centennial Print, Judson Memorial Church - State One, 1990, screenprint in colors on Rives BFK
    Centennial Print, Judson Memorial Church - State One, 1990
    Screenprint · Paper
    44⅜ h x 30⅜ w in (113 x 77 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 374
    $625≈ £468≈ €551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Claes Oldenburg, Apple Core, 1991, lithograph in colors
    Apple Core, 1991
    Lithograph
    31 h x 23 w in (79 x 58 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 327
    $1,375≈ £1,038≈ €1,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Claes Oldenburg, The Soap at Baton Rouge (Multiples in Retrospect 1964 - 1990 with the new multiple), 1990, cast resin, vinyl filled with aluminum silicate, screenprint on acetate
    The Soap at Baton Rouge (Multiples in Retrospect 1964 - 1990 with the new multiple), 1990
    Multiple
    13¼ h x 20⅜ w x 2 d in (34 x 52 x 5 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 378
    $250≈ £189≈ €222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Claes Oldenburg, Name icons in a smoke, print (other)
    Name icons in a smoke
    Print (other)
    61.0 x 71.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 57
    €328≈ $381≈ £276Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Capitolium Art ↗
  7. Claes Oldenburg, Tilting Neon Cocktail (P. 21), 1983, Stainless steel, cast aluminum, acrylic paint, Plexiglas multiple
    Tilting Neon Cocktail (P. 21), 1983
    Acrylic · ed. 16/50
    18 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 7 in. (47 x 16.5 x 17.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 324
    $16,380≈ £11,844≈ €14,054Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Claes Oldenburg, Fire Plug Souvenir - "Chicago August 1968" (P. 10), 1968, Plaster sculpture painted in red
    Fire Plug Souvenir - "Chicago August 1968" (P. 10), 1968
    Sculpture · ed. 32/100
    8 3/8 x 7 1/2 x 8 in. (21.3 x 19.1 x 20.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 325
    $10,080≈ £7,289≈ €8,649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. 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), all contained in the original plywood dovetail presentation box with printed artist's name, title and publisher
    Miniature Soft Drum Set (S. 1969.06, P. 12, A. & P. 61), 1969
    Multiple · Canvas · ed. 187/200
    presentation box 15 3/4 x 20 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (40 x 52.7 x 29.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 326
    $7,560≈ £5,466≈ €6,486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Claes Oldenburg, Store Window: Bow, Hats, Heart, Shirt, 29￠ (L.P. CO-72-333, L.P. p. 212, A. & P. 105), 1973, Lithograph in colors, on J. Barcham Green paper, with full margins
    Store Window: Bow, Hats, Heart, Shirt, 29￠ (L.P. CO-72-333, L.P. p. 212, A. & P. 105), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 61/75
    I. 15 x 19 in. (38.1 x 48.3 cm) S. 22 3/4 x 27 in. (57.8 x 68.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 327
    $1,008≈ £729≈ €865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
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Claes Oldenburg signature

165 catalogued lots by Claes Oldenburg record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (53% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • lower right18
  • lower left5
  • lower centre4
  • on the reverse4
  • on the base1
  • in the margin1

Form

  • signed76
  • initialled61
  • signed in pencil13
  • monogrammed11
  • signed and dated4
  • Signed with the artist's initials and dated "CO 91" lower right — Study for Soft Saxophone, Phillips, Feb 28, 2025
  • Signed with the artist's initials and dated 'CO 69' lower left — Ice Bags and Bananas, Phillips, Dec 4, 2024
  • Signed with the artist's initials and dated "CO. 85" lower right and titled "arcobaleno di tartive" upper edge — Arcobaleno di tartine, Phillips, Sep 23, 2024

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About Claes Oldenburg

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 work is soft sculpture versions of everyday objects. Many of his works were made in collaboration with his wife, Coosje van Bruggen, who died in 2009; they had been married for 32 years. Oldenburg lived and worked in New York City.

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