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Paul McCarthy Photographs: Auction Prices

American · b. 1945

ArtSell has recorded 23 auction results for Paul McCarthy photographs between 2013 and 2026, of which 20 sold (87% sell-through). Prices realised range from $266 to $68,750, with a median of $18,418 across 20 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $68,750 for “Pink Clown (from PROPO series)” at Phillips in 2016.

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  1. Paul McCarthy, Boy Boy (for Side Street Projects), 2020, archival inkjet print on RR Polar Matte Archival
    Boy Boy (for Side Street Projects), 2020
    Photograph
    14 h x 10⅞ w in (36 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 233
    $266≈ £196≈ €228Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Paul McCarthy, Heinz Tomato Ketchup from the series Propo, 2002, chromogenic print mounted on aluminum
    Heinz Tomato Ketchup from the series Propo, 2002
    Photograph · Other support · ed. 2/3
    71 1/4 x 47 1/4 in. (181 x 120 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    $28,380≈ £21,493≈ €24,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Paul McCarthy, Mickey Mouse, 2010, digital pigment print
    Mickey Mouse, 2010
    Photograph
    21⅝ h x 17¾ w in (55 x 45 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 382
    $945≈ £749≈ €872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Paul McCarthy, Dog, 2000, Polaroid
    Dog, 2000
    Photograph
    3⅜ h x 4¼ w in (9 x 11 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 187
    $441≈ £344≈ €403Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Paul McCarthy, Masks (Small) from the Propo series, 1994, c-print, in 7 parts
    Masks (Small) from the Propo series, 1994
    Photograph · ed. 2/9
    each 50.8 x 40.3 cm (20 x 15 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 227
    £19,050≈ $24,453≈ €22,368Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Paul McCarthy, Dwarf Head (chocolate), 2000, platinum-based silicone and wood crate
    Dwarf Head (chocolate), 2000
    Photograph · Panel
    head 39.4 x 43.2 x 48.9 cm (15 1/2 x 17 x 19 1/4 in.) crate 61.6 x 52.4 x 54.6 cm (24 1/4 x 20 5/8 x 21 1/2 in.) overall 101 x 52.4 x 54.6 cm (39 3/4 x 20 5/8 x 21 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 92
    £20,320≈ $25,583≈ €23,736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Paul McCarthy, Untitled (from the series: Propo) - Rat Blue, 2003, Cibachrome print on aluminium
    Untitled (from the series: Propo) - Rat Blue, 2003
    Photograph · Other support
    122 x 183 cm (124 x 186 cm frame)
    Lempertz · · Lot 437
    €12,600≈ $13,703≈ £10,841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  8. Paul McCarthy, Peter Paul Skin Sample (für Parkett 73), 2005, Jeweils: C-Print auf Kodak Professional
    Peter Paul Skin Sample (für Parkett 73), 2005
    Photograph
    25,5 x 17cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 143
    €792≈ $841≈ £692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. Paul McCarthy, Dwarf Head, 2000, platinum-based silicon and wood crate
    Dwarf Head, 2000
    Photograph · Panel · ed. 5/7
    89.8 x 54.5 x 61.2 cm (35 3/8 x 21 1/2 x 24 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 187
    £33,020≈ $40,648≈ €38,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Paul McCarthy, Black and White Heidi, 2000, colour photograph mounted on synthetic coated board
    Black and White Heidi, 2000
    Photograph · Board · ed. 2/2
    177.9 x 120.1 cm (70 x 47 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    £10,160≈ $13,279≈ €11,875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Paul McCarthy, Sem Título - Série En el Cielo, 2001, fotografia
    Sem Título - Série En el Cielo, 2001
    Photograph
    40,8 x 51 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 190
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  12. Paul McCarthy, Fancy Tomato Ketchup from the series PROPO, 1991, Cibachrome print mounted to aluminum
    Fancy Tomato Ketchup from the series PROPO, 1991
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    72 x 48 in. (182.9 x 121.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 179
    $52,500≈ £40,987≈ €47,191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Paul McCarthy, Basement Bunker: Painting Queens in the Red Carpet Hall 3, 2003, Cibachrome print on aluminum
    Basement Bunker: Painting Queens in the Red Carpet Hall 3, 2003
    Photograph · Other support · ed. 1/3
    72 x 48 in. (182.9 x 121.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 427
    $15,000≈ £11,645≈ €13,413Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Paul McCarthy, Black and White Heidi, 2000, colour photograph mounted on synthetic coated board
    Black and White Heidi, 2000
    Photograph · Board · ed. 2/2
    178 x 120 cm (70 1/8 x 47 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 186
    £10,000≈ $13,124≈ €11,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Paul McCarthy, Untitled (from Propo-Series) (Ken Doll No Head), 1992 - 1993, Cibachrome print
    Untitled (from Propo-Series) (Ken Doll No Head), 1992 - 1993
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    188 x 127 cm (74 x 50 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 257
    £21,250≈ $29,382≈ €23,906Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Paul McCarthy, Pink Clown (from PROPO series), 1991 (2008), Cibachrome mounted on aluminum
    Pink Clown (from PROPO series), 1991 (2008)
    Photograph · Other support · ed. 3/3
    72 x 48 in. (182.9 x 121.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 217
    $68,750≈ £47,601≈ €60,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Paul McCarthy, Fancy Tomato Ketchup (from PROPO series), 1991 (2009), Cibachrome mounted on aluminum
    Fancy Tomato Ketchup (from PROPO series), 1991 (2009)
    Photograph · Other support · ed. 3/3
    72 x 48 in. (182.9 x 121.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 216
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Paul McCarthy, Popeye, 1996, c-print
    Popeye, 1996
    Photograph · ed. 3/5
    103.5 x 78 cm (40 3/4 x 30 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 246
    £15,000≈ $21,836≈ €19,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Paul McCarthy, Bow Bridges I & II (from Sailor's Meat) (in 2 parts), 1975-92, Cibachrome print, in two parts
    Bow Bridges I & II (from Sailor's Meat) (in 2 parts), 1975-92
    Photograph
    each 162.5 x 109.3 cm (63 7/8 x 43 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 253
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Paul McCarthy, Untitled (Tokyo Santa #2), 1999, Cibachrome print
    Untitled (Tokyo Santa #2), 1999
    Photograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 235
    $8,750≈ £5,438≈ €6,924Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Paul McCarthy, Masks, Front and Side View (Pig), 1998, cibachrome print, mounted on sintra
    Masks, Front and Side View (Pig), 1998
    Photograph · ed. AP
    28 3/4 x 40 1/2 in. (73 x 102.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 263
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Paul McCarthy, Pinocchio Twingo Service Stop, 1994, black and white photograph
    Pinocchio Twingo Service Stop, 1994
    Photograph · ed. 2/3
    sheet 61.2 x 50.9 cm. (24 1/8 x 20 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 272
    £5,000≈ $8,059≈ €5,899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Paul McCarthy, Piccadilly Circus: Queen’s on the Queen’s Head on a Table, 2003, c-print, flush-mounted to aluminum
    Piccadilly Circus: Queen’s on the Queen’s Head on a Table, 2003
    Photograph · ed. AP
    72 x 48 in. (182.9 x 121.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 179
    $26,250≈ £17,466≈ €20,053Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Paul McCarthy, Olive Oil (from the Propo Series), 1998, cibachrome, flush-mounted to Sintra
    Olive Oil (from the Propo Series), 1998
    Photograph · ed. AP
    27 x 39 in. (68.6 x 99.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 178
    $25,000≈ £16,635≈ €19,099Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗

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