Claire Falkenstein Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Claire Falkenstein Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 20, 2025
CLAIRE FALKENSTEIN FUSED GLASS & COPPER SCULPTURE
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Claire Falkenstein (American, 1908-1997). Untitled - Fused Glass and Copper sculpture - 20th century, mixed media, apparently unsigned. Approximate dimensions: h. 3.5", w. 6", d. 6".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Jan. 16, 2025
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled (Point as Set)
Est: $70,000 - $90,000
Claire Falkenstein Untitled (Point as Set) c. 1970 brazed copper and wire 18 h x 20 w x 19 d in (46 x 51 x 48 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Private Collection, California Literature: Claire Falkenstein: Looking Within, A Point of Departure, Fresno Art Museum, pg. 7 illustrates related example This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jan. 16, 2025
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled (Fusion)
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Claire Falkenstein Untitled (Fusion) c. 1975 brazed copper and fused glass 15.25 h x 13 w x 10.5 d in (39 x 33 x 27 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Dec. 17, 2024
Claire McCarthy Falkenstein, Venice, CA 1908-1997, Struttura Graphica
Est: $200 - $300
Claire McCarthy Falkenstein Venice, CA, 1908-1997 Struttura Graphica embossed print on C.M. Fabriano paper ed. 83/125; signed and numbered in pencil
Abell Auction
Dec. 15, 2024
Claire FALKENSTEIN (1908-1997) American - French
Est: €15,000 - €20,000
Claire FALKENSTEIN (1908-1997) ; Paris, 1962 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 80 x 120 cm (31 1/2 x 47 1/4 in.) ; signed and dated lower left corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL €835 , National post with tracking service €525 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL €645 , National post with tracking service €475
Art-Torg
Dec. 12, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled (Fusion)
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Claire Falkenstein Untitled (Fusion) brazed copper and fused glass 15 h x 19 w x 17 d in (38 x 48 x 43 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Private Collection, CA | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Wright
Nov. 28, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Struttura grafica. 1963.
Est: €100 - €200
Acquaforte e calcografia. mm 525x310. Foglio: mm 695x490. Firmata a matita in basso a destra, numerata a matita in basso a sinistra. Incisione proveniente dall'omonima cartella comprendente undici opere a rilievo. Es. 49/70.
Gonnelli Casa d'Aste
Nov. 21, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled (Fusion)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Claire Falkenstein Untitled (Fusion) c. 1975 brazed copper and fused glass 1.375 h x 2.875 w x 1.75 d in (3 x 7 x 4 cm) This work was acquired from the artist by Mr. Richard D. Lowell, a longtime board member of the Fresno Art Museum. In 1997, Falkenstein's work was featured in an exhibition at the museum and Mr. Lowell purchased the present work directly from the artist during this time. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Mr. Richard D. Lowell, Fresno | Thence by descent | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 21, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled (Fusion)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Claire Falkenstein Untitled (Fusion) brazed copper and fused glass 14 h x 14 w x 17 d in (36 x 36 x 43 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 20, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Constructed Suspension
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Claire Falkenstein Constructed Suspension 1944 tempera on carbon paper sight: 11.75 h x 8 w in (30 x 20 cm) The artist continually experimented with found materials, and in this work utilized carbon paper as a support. Signed and dated to lower left 'CF 44'. Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to verso 'Metal on wood Constructed Suspension CF 1944'. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 19, 2024
Claire McCarthy Falkenstein (1908-1997), Untitled sculpture
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Claire McCarthy Falkenstein (1908-1997) Untitled sculpture Copper Impressed signature: © Falkenstein
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 24, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled (Fusion)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Claire Falkenstein Untitled (Fusion) c. 1975 brazed copper and fused glass 2 h x 2.5 w x 1 d in (5 x 6 x 3 cm) This work was acquired from the artist by Mr. Richard D. Lowell, a longtime board member of the Fresno Art Museum. In 1997, Falkenstein's work was featured in an exhibition at the museum and Mr. Lowell purchased the present work directly from the artist during this time. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Mr. Richard D. Lowell, Fresno | Thence by descent | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Wright
Oct. 24, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled (Fusion)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Claire Falkenstein Untitled (Fusion) c. 1975 brazed copper and fused glass 2 h x 3.25 w x 2.625 d in (5 x 8 x 7 cm) This work was acquired from the artist by Mr. Richard D. Lowell, a longtime board member of the Fresno Art Museum. In 1997, Falkenstein's work was featured in an exhibition at the museum and Mr. Lowell purchased the present work directly from the artist during this time. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Mr. Richard D. Lowell, Fresno | Thence by descent | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Wright
Oct. 17, 2024
Claire McCarthy Falkenstein, Venice, CA 1908-1997, Struttura Graphica
Est: $400 - $600
Claire McCarthy Falkenstein Venice, CA, 1908-1997 Struttura Graphica embossed print on C.M. Fabriano paper ed. 83/125; signed and numbered in pencil
Abell Auction
Sep. 26, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled (Fusion)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Claire Falkenstein Untitled (Fusion) c. 1975 brazed copper and fused glass 2 h x 3.75 w x 2.675 d in (5 x 10 x 7 cm) This work was acquired from the artist by Mr. Richard D. Lowell, a longtime board member of the Fresno Art Museum. In 1997, Falkenstein's work was featured in an exhibition at the museum and Mr. Lowell purchased the present work directly from the artist during this time. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Mr. Richard D. Lowell, Fresno | Thence by descent | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Sep. 26, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled (Never Ending Screen)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Claire Falkenstein Untitled (Never Ending Screen) copper 17.75 h x 17.75 w x .125 d in (45 x 45 x 0 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Sep. 26, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled (Fusion)
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Claire Falkenstein Untitled (Fusion) copper, glass 8.825 h x 19 w x 15.25 d in (22 x 48 x 39 cm) Provenance: Butterfield & Butterfield, San Francisco, Modern, Contemporary & Latin American Art, 29 October 1998, Lot 6308 | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Sep. 25, 2024
CLAIRE FALKENSTEIN (1908-1997) Untitled, circa 1959
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
CLAIRE FALKENSTEIN (1908-1997) Untitled, circa 1959 stovepipe wire and melted glass 3 x 7 x 3 3/4 in. 8.2 x 17.8 x 9.5 cm.
Bonhams
Sep. 25, 2024
Claire Falkenstein (American, 1908-1997) Untitled (Large Fusion) c. 1960
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
Claire Falkenstein (American, 1908-1997) Untitled (Large Fusion) c. 1960 copper and glass Height: 42 inches. Property from a Private Colorado Collector
Freeman’s | Hindman
Aug. 16, 2024
Claire FALKENSTEIN (1908-1997) USA - American - France
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Claire FALKENSTEIN (1908-1997) ; Untitled ; 1962, Paris ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 79 x 76 cm (31 x 30 in.) ; frame size 83 x 80 cm (32 2/3 x 31 1/2 in.) ; signed and dated middle bottom ; Shipping to USA - DHL $650 , National post with tracking service $450 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL $520 , National post with tracking service $380
Art-Torg
Jul. 16, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Large scale kinetic brooch and two pairs of earrings
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Claire Falkenstein Large scale kinetic brooch and two pairs of earrings USA, c. 1955 brass brooch: 6 h x 4.5 w x 0.25 d in (15 x 11 x 1 cm) earring: 0.625 h x 0.3 w x 1.25 d in (2 x 1 x 3 cm) earring: 0.75 h x 0.6 w x 1 d in (2 x 2 x 3 cm) Lot is comprised of a brooch and two pairs of screwback earrings. Impressed signature to brooch 'Claire'. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Private Collection | Thence by descent | Private Collection, San Mateo, CA | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jul. 16, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Necklace
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Claire Falkenstein Necklace USA, c. 1950 silver, jade 7 h x 5.5 w x 0.5 d in (18 x 14 x 1 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, California This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 20, 2024
Sculpture, Claire Falkenstein
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Claire Falkenstein (American, 1908-1997), Untitled, circa 1970, copper and glass sculpture, overall: 6.25"h x 11.5"w x 6.5"d. Provenance: From the Collection of Sharon and Philip Linhares. Gift from the artist.
Clars Auctions
Jun. 06, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Vase with applications
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Claire Falkenstein Vase with applications Salviati & C. USA, 1972 Opalino glass with transparent glass applications 12 h x 12 w x 12.75 d in (30 x 30 x 32 cm) Etched signature, date and number to underside '5/12 Design Claire Falkenstein 1972 Salviati Vetrerie'. This work is number 5 from the edition of 12. Provenance: Collection of Dimitri Levas Literature: Double Act: A Contemporary Collection, Tognon, pg. 265 illustrates similar example This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
May. 25, 2024
Signed Abstract Lithograph by Claire Falkenstein.
Est: $500 - $700
Claire Falkenstein (America, 1908-1997). In pencil, the lower margin reads: "37/50, 'to dear Katharine, from Claire, 9/14/73' Claire Falkenstein". The work is unframed. There is a small spot of discoloration lower middle, as well as a water spot lower right. The deckled edge sheet measures 19 3/4" x 27 3/4". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Mar. 20, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Pin
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Claire Falkenstein Pin c. 1965 brass wire, carved bead .875 h x 4.5 w x 2.25 d in (2 x 11 x 6 cm) Impressed signature to reverse 'Claire'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Wright
Mar. 20, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Bracelet
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Claire Falkenstein Bracelet c. 1965 copper, stone 2.5 h x 4.5 w x 3.25 d in (6 x 11 x 8 cm) Impressed signature to band '© CF'. Provenance: Rago, Modern Design, 17 January 2010, Lot 584 | Blackman Cruz, Los Angeles This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Wright
Mar. 20, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Necklace
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Claire Falkenstein Necklace c. 1950 silver, glass 7 h x 5.75 w x 1.375 d in (18 x 15 x 3 cm) This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Wright
Mar. 20, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled (Plaque)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Claire Falkenstein Untitled (Plaque) c. 1975 bronze, copper 16 h x 14 w x 2 d in (41 x 36 x 5 cm) Impressed signature and number 'CF 2/8' with foundry mark. This work is number 2 from the edition of 8. Provenance: Los Angeles Modern Auctions, Modern Art & Design, 6 Deember 2009, Lot 205 | Blackman Cruz, Los Angeles This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Wright
Mar. 20, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Pendant
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Claire Falkenstein Pendant c. 1975 silver, glass 1.5 h x 1.5 w x 1 d in (4 x 4 x 3 cm) This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Wright
Mar. 20, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Bracelet
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Claire Falkenstein Bracelet c. 1965 brass, copper 1 h x 3.5 w x 3.25 d in (3 x 9 x 8 cm) Impressed signature to interior '© CF'. Provenance: Rago, Modern Design, 17 January 2010, Lot 589 | Blackman Cruz, Los Angeles This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Wright
Mar. 13, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Claire Falkenstein Untitled brazed copper and fused glass 12 h x 11.75 w x 9.5 d in (30 x 30 x 24 cm) Provenance: Private Estate, Newport Beach, CA | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Feb. 21, 2024
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Claire Falkenstein Untitled c. 1966 glass, copper 9.5 h x 20 w x 5.5 d in (24 x 51 x 14 cm) Provenance: Gift from the artist to Adolf and Ella Odorfer, Fresno, CA | Thence by descent This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 08, 2023
Claire FALKENSTEIN (1908-1997) USA - American - France
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Claire FALKENSTEIN (1908-1997) ; Untitled ; 1962, Paris ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 79 x 76 cm (31 x 30 in.) ; frame size 83 x 80 cm (32 2/3 x 31 1/2 in.) ; signed and dated middle bottom ; Shipping to USA - DHL $650 , National post with tracking service $450 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL $520 , National post with tracking service $380
Art-Torg
Dec. 07, 2023
Personnage
Est: €15,000 - €20,000
Property from the Historic Collection of Michel Tapié Claire Falkenstein 1908 - 1997 Personnage iron 95 x 65 x 40 cm; 37 ⅜ x 25 ⅝ x 15 ¾ in. ___________________________________________________ Provenant de la Collection Historique de Michel Tapié Claire Falkenstein 1908 - 1997 Personnage fer 95 x 65 x 40 cm; 37 ⅜ x 25 ⅝ x 15 ¾ in.
Sotheby's
Nov. 16, 2023
Prints, Claire Falkenstein
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
(lot of 3) Claire Falkenstein (1908-1997), Untitleds, embossed mixed media intaglio prints, each pencil signed lower right, each edition I/XXX, sheet (largest): 27.5"h x 20"w, largest overall (with frame): 29"h x 21.25"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 15, 2023
Claire Falkenstein, Pendant
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Claire Falkenstein Pendant USA, c. 1950 brass wire, resin 2.25 h x 1.75 w x .5 d in (6 x 4 x 1 cm) Provenance: Collection of the artist | Gift from the artist to Marina Drummer | Thence by descent This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 15, 2023
Claire Falkenstein, Brass pendant
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Claire Falkenstein Brass pendant USA, c. 1965 brass 4 h x 1.75 w in (10 x 4 cm) Impressed signature to reverse 'Claire'. Gross weight 9.5 dwts. Provenance: The Artist | Violet L. Patton, San Diego | Private Collection Literature: The Modernist Jewelry of Claire Falkenstein, Long Beach Museum of Art exhibition catalog, no. 59 illustrates similar example This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 15, 2023
Claire Falkenstein, Brooch
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Claire Falkenstein Brooch USA, c. 1950 brass, glass bead 2.25 h x 5 w x 1.375 d in (6 x 13 x 3 cm) Impressed signature to reverse '© C. Falkenstein'. Provenance: Collection of the artist | Gift from the artist to Marina Drummer | Thence by descent This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 15, 2023
Claire Falkenstein, Brooch
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Claire Falkenstein Brooch USA, c. 1950 copper wire 4.125 h x 4.25 w x .5 d in (10 x 11 x 1 cm) Twice impressed signature to edges '© F.' Provenance: Collection of the artist | Gift from the artist to Marina Drummer | Thence by descent This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 08, 2023
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
Claire Falkenstein Untitled c. 1966 glass, copper 9.5 h x 20 w x 5.5 d in (24 x 51 x 14 cm) Provenance: Gift from the artist to Adolf and Ella Odorfer, Fresno, CA | Thence by descent This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Nov. 04, 2023
Claire Falkenstein "Fusion" Sculpture
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
"The space enclosed plays as important a role as that outside. In her hands the webs become almost a raw material, created to fit her needs, that she either hollows out, or hammers, or welds along lines of stress and at essential points with great architectural lyricism and baroque profusion of inventiveness." - Harry Rand, The Martha Jackson Memorial Collection, The Smithsonian Institution, 1985 (source: americanart.si.edu) Provenance: Estate of a retired architect, 7 Lakes Country Club, Palm Springs, California, circa 1998 | Private Collection, Phoenix, Arizona.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Sep. 05, 2023
Claire Falkenstein COMPOSIZIONE litografia su cart
Est: €150 - €250
Claire Falkenstein COMPOSIZIONE litografia su carta Fabriano, cm 50x70; es. 18/100 firma e tiratura
LiveBid
Sep. 05, 2023
Claire Falkenstein COMPOSIZIONE litografia su cart
Est: €150 - €250
Claire Falkenstein COMPOSIZIONE litografia su carta Fabriano, cm 50x70; es. 18/100 firma e tiratura
LiveBid
Aug. 23, 2023
Claire Falkenstein (American, 1908-1998) Untitled
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Claire Falkenstein (American, 1908-1998) Untitled Incised with initials at bottom, metal with fused glass. height: 15 1/4 in. (38.7cm) width: 12 3/4 in. (32.4cm) depth: 10 1/2 in. (26.7cm) (dimensions do not include base) Provenance Property from a Distinguished New Jersey Private Collection. For additional information or to request a condition report, please email artdesign@freemansauction.com.
Freeman's | Hindman
Aug. 04, 2023
Claire FALKENSTEIN (1908-1997) American - French
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Claire FALKENSTEIN (1908-1997) ; Abstract ; 1961, Paris ; oil on canvas ; dimensions 100 x 120 cm (39 1/3 x 47 1/4 in.) ; signed and dated lower right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $835 , National post with tracking service $525 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL $645 , National post with tracking service $475
Art-Torg
Aug. 01, 2023
Claire Falkenstein, Untitled (Never Ending Screen)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Claire Falkenstein Untitled (Never Ending Screen) c. 1970 welded aluminum 1 d x 21 dia in (3 x 53 cm) Provenance: Louis Stern Fine Arts, West Hollywood | Private Collection, Los Angeles Exhibited: Claire Falkenstein: Structure and Flow - Works From 1950-1980, 20 May - 26 August 2006, Louis Stern Fine Arts, West Hollywood Literature: Claire Falkenstein: Structure and Flow - Works From 1950-1980, Louis Stern Fine Arts exhibition catalog, ppg. 92-32 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
May. 20, 2023
Claire Falkenstein "Fusion" Sculpture
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Provenance: Wright, Chicago, Illinois 3.28.2006 auction, lot 138 | Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions