> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ali-tayar · updated 2026-11-01

# Ali Tayar (1959–2016)

## What is Ali Tayar’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Ali Tayar at 3 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $633 including buyer’s premium (middle half $260–$655, n=12). The auction record is $9,750 for Chairs from Pop Pub, New York (2021, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chairs from Pop Pub, New York, 2011 | Leather | $9,750 | Wright | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Icon 20 shelving system, 1999 | Enamel | $8,125 | Wright | Jan 2022 |
| 3 | Chairs from Pop Pub, New York, 2011 | Leather | $5,250 | Wright | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Chairs from Pop Pub, New York, 2011 | Leather | $3,250 | Wright | May 2021 |
| 5 | Pair Of Pop Pub Chairs, 2011 | Aluminum | $2,750 | Rago Arts | Sep 2017 |
| 6 | Chairs from Pop Pub, New York, 2011 | Leather | $1,950 | Wright | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | Chairs from Pop Pub, New York, 2011 | Leather | $1,875 | Wright | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | Short stool from Pop Pub, New York, 2011 | Oak | $889 | Wright | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | Elephant coffee table, 2001 | Glass | $826 | Wright | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Bench from Pop Pub, New York, 2003 | Upholstered cushion, birch | $655 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 20 | $655 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $655 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ali Tayar is a Turkish artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $655.

A work by Ali Tayar sold in 2025 for $889, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ali Tayar work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ali Tayar work is $655.

The median Ali Tayar sculpture sells for $254 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $254 | $2,750 | 60% | 2025-02-07 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $2,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $254 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ali Tayar worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ali Tayar work is $655. The median Ali Tayar sculpture sells for $254 across 3 lots.

### What is Ali Tayar's auction record?

Ali Tayar's auction record is $9,750, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ali Tayar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ali-tayar (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.