What is a John McCracken sculpture worth?
1934–2011 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 38 works by John McCracken with a published auction price sold between $7,969Sign up free to see and $120,861Sign up free to see, and the median is $44,844Sign up free to see. For sculptures alone, the median is $103,200Sign up free to see across 23 sales. In the last five years the median was $41,434Sign up free to see across 23 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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John McCracken prices by medium
- Auction results
- 40
- Sold rate
- 98%
- Active at auction
- 2011–2026
- Median price
- $44.8kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $401kSign up free to see Untitled, Phillips, May 2016
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 23 | $54.8k–$171kSign up free to see | $103kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3.2k–$6.1kSign up free to see | $4kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 3 | $1.6k–$2.5kSign up free to see | $1.8kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 3 | $12.8k–$31.3kSign up free to see | $15.2kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (20), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (10), Bonhams (6)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 17 | $25.8k–$121kSign up free to see | $51.6kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 6 | $10.8k–$53.9kSign up free to see | $28.3kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 7 | $67.2k–$258kSign up free to see | $191kSign up free to see |
Recent John McCracken sales
- Alpha-2, white bronze — $28,380Sign up free to see, Phillips, Jun 16, 2026
- Untitled, stainless steel — $51,600Sign up free to see, Phillips, May 21, 2026
- Five Paintings III, polyester resin, fiberglass and wood — $58,050Sign up free to see, Phillips, May 21, 2026
- Black Block, lacquer, fiberglass, plywood — $64,000Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 14, 2026
- Untitled, gouache on paper — $1,536Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Mar 4, 2026
- Untitled, white bronze — $25,800Sign up free to see, Phillips, Feb 28, 2026
- Painting #6, resin on panel — $103,200Sign up free to see, Phillips, Feb 28, 2026
- Xingu, polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood — $90,300Sign up free to see, Phillips, Nov 21, 2025
Questions about John McCracken prices
What is a John McCracken sculpture worth?
Based on 38 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John McCracken have sold for a median of $44,844, and half of them sold between $7,969 and $120,861. For sculptures alone the median is $103,200 (23 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by John McCracken sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $401,000 for “Untitled” at Phillips in May 2016.
Which John McCracken medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $103,200 (23 sales).
How often do John McCracken works sell at auction?
98% of the 40 lots recorded between 2011 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John McCracken sculpture?
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Of the 40 lots by John McCracken recorded at auction between 2011 and 2026, 39 found a buyer (98%).
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