Antoni Tapies (1923–2012)
Antoni Tapies is a Spanish artist with 613 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,461. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Antoni Tapies sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,557 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 436 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antoni Tapies work is $1,461.
The median Antoni Tapies print sells for $975 across 493 lots.
The median Antoni Tapies work on paper sells for $20,526 across 18 lots.
The median Antoni Tapies painting sells for $79,919 across 16 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Antoni Tapies prints typically sell for $463–$1,636 (the middle half of 316 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Antoni Tapies prints typically sell for $123–$1,599 (the middle half of 92 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 659 | $975†‡ | $92,293 | 74.8% | 2026-09-11 |
| Paintings | 18 | $79,919† | $326,808 | 88.9% | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $20,526‡ | $179,976 | 75% | 2025-12-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $11,464†‡ | $267,243 | — | 2026-09-11 |
| Photography | 1 | $93 | $93 | — | 2021-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $92,293† | $423,760 | — | 2026-04-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Antoni Tapies's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (659 lots) median $975 with 74.8% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $79,919, record $326,808. A typical Antoni Tapies painting sells for around 82× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 29 lots) the median is $92,293.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 92 | $123–$1,599†‡ | $712†‡ | $24,751 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 316 | $463–$1,636†‡ | $866†‡ | $92,293 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $3,368–$10,171‡ | $6,359‡ | $19,124 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $32,918–$120,260† | $64,046† | $255,409 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $16,736–$30,639‡ | $25,742‡ | $52,278 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $326,808 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $267,243 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $255,409 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $179,976 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $92,293 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $52,278 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $30,305 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $18,658 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Antoni Tapies worth?
Across 436 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antoni Tapies work is $1,461. The median Antoni Tapies print sells for $975 across 493 lots. The median Antoni Tapies work on paper sells for $20,526 across 18 lots. The median Antoni Tapies painting sells for $79,919 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Antoni Tapies prints typically sell for $463–$1,636 (the middle half of 316 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Antoni Tapies prints typically sell for $123–$1,599 (the middle half of 92 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Antoni Tapies print?
Based on 493 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antoni Tapies print is $975. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Antoni Tapies's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antoni Tapies print is $92,293.
What is the average price of a Antoni Tapies work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antoni Tapies work on paper is $20,526. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Antoni Tapies's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antoni Tapies work on paper is $179,976.
What is the average price of a Antoni Tapies painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antoni Tapies painting is $79,919. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Antoni Tapies's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antoni Tapies painting is $326,808.
What is the average price of a medium Antoni Tapies print?
Based on 316 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Antoni Tapies print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $866, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Antoni Tapies print?
Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Antoni Tapies print (small (under 50 cm)) is $712, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Antoni Tapies's auction record?
Antoni Tapies's auction record is $423,760, set in 2015.
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