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# 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.

**1 Antoni Tapies work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Antoni Tapies work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Antoni Tapies auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/antoni-tapies (updated 2026-11-02).

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.
