Claes Thure Oldenburg ( 1929 - ) is an American painter. Claes Thure Oldenburg s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 39000 USD for Bottle of notes (study) in 2003 to 822400 USD for Light Switches--Hard Version in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.