Christian Marclay Auction Prices and Value Guide
Christian Marclay auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 126 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Christian Marclay auction prices: quick answer
Christian Marclay auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Christian Marclay
- Source records
- 126
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Christian Marclay market snapshot
Christian Marclay shows solid auction liquidity with 96 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $8,125. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 9 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-12-16.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (29.7% · 19 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (21.9% · 14 sales)
- $10,000+ (48.4% · 31 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $300
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 9
- Median shift vs prior year
- +15.4%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2025-12-16
Christian Marclay appraisal factors
Christian Marclay auction prices should be read against comparable works with similar medium, size, date, condition, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and demand in the current market
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point, not a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Recent sale records
Selected public auction records currently in the Appraisily lot index. Use them as market context, then request a formal appraisal before you sell, insure, or donate.
christian marclay reuge music box sculpture 2005 · Millea Bros Ltd · 2026-05-15 christian marclay reuge music box sculpture 2005 Millea Bros Ltd · 2026-05-15
christian marclay born 1955 untitled from cassette tape duplication no 45 · Bonhams · 2026-04-13 christian marclay born 1955 untitled from cassette tape duplication no 45 Bonhams · 2026-04-13
christian marclay b 1955 scream shrapnel woodcut33 x 31 in 84 5 · Christie's · 2025-12-16 christian marclay b 1955 scream shrapnel woodcut33 x 31 in 84 5 Christie's · 2025-12-16
christian marclay american swiss b 1955 tinsel music box norton christmas project 2005 · Freeman’s · 2025-12-12 christian marclay american swiss b 1955 tinsel music box norton christmas project 2005 Freeman’s · 2025-12-12
christian marclay american b 1955 silent listen tinsel 2005 music box · South Bay Auctions Inc · 2025-12-09 christian marclay american b 1955 silent listen tinsel 2005 music box South Bay Auctions Inc · 2025-12-09
christian marclay silence 2015 · Roseberys · 2025-06-25 christian marclay silence 2015 Roseberys · 2025-06-25
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Christian Marclay worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Christian Marclay artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.