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Tony Oursler

American · b. 1957 · Painter, Sculptor

Tony Oursler is an American multimedia and installation artist married to Jacqueline Humphries. He completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the California Institute of the Arts,… (Wikipedia)

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40lots offered2013–2026years recorded74%sold (28)$12.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Tony Oursler, Trance, 1996, Videoprojektion auf FiberglaskugelTranceVan Ham · €29,040≈ $31,198≈ £24,875Sign up to see
  2. Tony Oursler, Separation, 1999, Videoinstallation: Stahlsockel, Acrylglashaube, Kunststoffkörper, Stativ, LCD-Projektor und DVD-Spieler. Maße VariabelSeparationGrisebach · €26,250≈ $29,447≈ £19,208Sign up to see
  3. Tony Oursler, Cut Up, 1994, Puppe (Stoff, Holz), Metallständer, Projektor, Stativ, DVD-Player, DVD (Spielzeit 01:02:04, Loop)Cut UpVan Ham · €25,080≈ $28,551≈ £21,119Sign up to see

Tony Oursler’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 38 auction results for Tony Oursler between 2013 and 2026, of which 28 sold (74%). A further 2 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $315Sign up free to see to $31.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $31.2kSign up free to see for Trance at Van Ham in June 2022. Most results come from Phillips (23), Farsettiarte (3) and Grisebach (3).

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  1. Tony Oursler, Prismatic # 2, 2004, C-Print
    Prismatic # 2, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 1/6
    20" h x 30" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 64
    $750≈ £557≈ €644HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Tony Oursler, The Revolving Lamp, 2009, acrylic, stainless steel, printed acetate and paper
    The Revolving Lamp, 2009
    Acrylic · Paper
    7⅞ h x 7 w x 7 d in (20 x 18 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 235
    $1,408≈ £1,042≈ €1,203Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Tony Oursler, Troubler, 1996, 2 dolls, wooden stand, player, projector and digital video cassette
    Troubler, 1996
    2 dolls, wooden stand, player, projector and digital video cassette
    14 x 13 x 14 in. (35.6 x 33 x 35.6 cm) installation dimensions variable
    Phillips · · Lot 150
    $16,770≈ £12,449≈ €14,206Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Tony Oursler, Cut Up, 1994, Puppe (Stoff, Holz), Metallständer, Projektor, Stativ, DVD-Player, DVD (Spielzeit 01:02:04, Loop)
    Cut Up, 1994
    Puppe (Stoff, Holz), Metallständer, Projektor, Stativ, DVD-Player, DVD (Spielzeit 01:02:04, Loop) · Panel
    Puppe: 32 x 18 x 7cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 490
    €25,080≈ $28,551≈ £21,119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  5. Tony Oursler, Untitled, 2002, mixed media on paper
    Untitled, 2002
    Mixed media · Paper
    29⅞ h x 21⅞ w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 245
    $635≈ £492≈ €589Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Tony Oursler, Recognition (image 1-3.4), 2019, Unique digital pigment print in colors, on Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper, with handmade collage including a high-gloss screenprint in colors and a two-phase flip lenticular, with full margins
    Recognition (image 1-3.4), 2019
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 1/3
    I. 30 1/4 x 22 3/8 in. (76.8 x 56.8 cm) S. 31 3/4 x 23 7/8 in. (80.6 x 60.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 314
    $2,286≈ £1,761≈ €2,113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Tony Oursler, Tumble, 2004, fiberglass and video projector
    Tumble, 2004
    Sculpture
    31 x 48 x 19 1/2 in. (78.7 x 121.9 x 49.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 12
    $22,860≈ £17,171≈ €20,559Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Tony Oursler, Cherry Nokia, 2008, DVD, DVD player and video projector on resin
    Cherry Nokia, 2008
    Sculpture
    20 x 59 x 26 1/2 in. (50.8 x 149.9 x 67.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 234
    $10,160≈ £8,371≈ €9,643Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Tony Oursler, Untitled, 2003, Acrylic drawing in colors, on wove paper
    Untitled, 2003
    Acrylic · Paper
    14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 361
    $1,524≈ £1,224≈ €1,389Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  10. Tony Oursler, Trance, 1996, Videoprojektion auf Fiberglaskugel
    Trance, 1996
    Videoprojektion auf Fiberglaskugel
    45,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 1126
    €29,040≈ $31,198≈ £24,875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Van Ham ↗
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Lots by Tony Oursler that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Tony Oursler: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Tony Oursler at auction?

$31,198Sign up free to see, for Trance at Van Ham (June 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Tony Oursler?

The median sale price is $12.9kSign up free to see across 28 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Tony Oursler have sold at auction?

28 of 38 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2026. 2 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Tony Oursler?

Phillips, Farsettiarte and Grisebach account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Farsettiarte · Grisebach

About Tony Oursler

Tony Oursler is an American multimedia and installation artist married to Jacqueline Humphries. He completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, California, in 1979. His art covers a range of mediums, working with video, sculpture, installation, performance, and painting. He lives and works in New York City.

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