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# Antoni Tàpies (1923–2012)

## What is Antoni Tàpies’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,453 auction results for Antoni Tàpies at 84 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,047 including buyer’s premium (middle half $601–$10,366, n=138). The auction record is $2,830,731 for Gran ocra amb incisions (Large Ochre with Incisions) (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gran ocra amb incisions (Large Ochre with Incisions), 1961 | Mixed media | $2,830,731 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 2 | Arquitectura (Architecture), 1963 | Mixed media | $1,580,481 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Blanc amb signe vermellós (White with Reddish Sign), 1963 | Oil paint | $1,552,751 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 4 | Azul. No. LXIX., 1957 | Oil paint | $1,490,782 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Pintura del Cubell (Painting with Laundry Bucket), 1923 | Wood | $1,105,254 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 6 | Campins, 1962 | Oil, varnish and sand on canvas laid down on a wooden panel | $1,084,478 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Gran ics gratada sobre gris (Large X Scraped into Grey), 1965 | Mixed media | $1,023,064 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 8 | Blau amb quatre barres roges, 1966 | Oil paint | $957,580 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 9 | Tot negre. No. LXXI. (All Black. No. LXXI.), 1958 | Mixed media | $827,633 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Rosa con Franja Negra, 1963 | Oil paint | $806,882 | Christie's | Feb 2005 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 176 | $114,902 |
| Sculpture | 10 | $40,936 |
| Other | 167 | $22,688 |
| Works on paper | 72 | $22,570 |
| Prints | 575 | $1,105 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 121 | $165,777 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 119 | $1,903 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 675 | $1,665 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,453 results from 84 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Antoni Tàpies is a Spanish artist with 3,549 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,217. 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 Tàpies sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,793 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**7 Antoni Tàpies works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Antoni Tàpies work worth?

Across 2,426 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antoni Tàpies work is $1,217.

The median Antoni Tàpies print sells for $952 across 1,706 lots.

The median Antoni Tàpies work on paper sells for $20,995 across 131 lots.

The median Antoni Tàpies painting sells for $103,714 across 153 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Antoni Tàpies prints typically sell for $616–$1,569 (the middle half of 1,249 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Antoni Tàpies prints typically sell for $425–$1,100 (the middle half of 209 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 | 2,310 | $952†‡ | $53,565 | 73.9% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 202 | $103,714†‡ | $1.6M | 75.7% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 206 | $20,995†‡ | $140,663 | 63.6% | 2026-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 26 | $72,883†‡ | $527,187 | 73.1% | 2026-03-07 |
| Photography | 3 | $107† | $122† | 66.7% | 2018-05-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 163 | $208,973‡ | $2.8M | — | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Antoni Tàpies's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2,310 lots) median $952 with 73.9% sell-through. Paintings (202 lots) median $103,714, record $1,552,751. A typical Antoni Tàpies painting sells for around 109× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 163 lots) the median is $208,973.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 209 | $425–$1,100†‡ | $686†‡ | $22,688 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 1,249 | $616–$1,569†‡ | $932†‡ | $53,565 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 69 | $2,219–$6,792†‡ | $4,142†‡ | $24,624 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $13,468–$36,689†‡ | $23,558†‡ | $176,775 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 86 | $42,752–$132,334†‡ | $82,733†‡ | $455,963 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $154,967–$572,431‡ | $297,204‡ | $1.6M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $7,074–$20,267†‡ | $13,187†‡ | $66,832 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 75 | $15,532–$35,885†‡ | $22,556†‡ | $140,663 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $40,199–$76,466‡ | $61,493‡ | $138,641 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,400–$41,179†‡ | $2,499†‡ | $93,149 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $49,715–$113,693 | $84,681 | $187,053 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2010 | $1.6M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $1.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $527,187 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $187,053 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $140,663 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $138,641 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $53,565 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $40,515 |

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 Tàpies worth?

Across 2,426 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antoni Tàpies work is $1,217. The median Antoni Tàpies print sells for $952 across 1,706 lots. The median Antoni Tàpies work on paper sells for $20,995 across 131 lots. The median Antoni Tàpies painting sells for $103,714 across 153 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Antoni Tàpies prints typically sell for $616–$1,569 (the middle half of 1,249 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Antoni Tàpies prints typically sell for $425–$1,100 (the middle half of 209 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 Tàpies print?

Based on 1,706 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antoni Tàpies print is $952. 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 Tàpies's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Antoni Tàpies print is $53,565.

### What is the average price of a Antoni Tàpies work on paper?

Based on 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antoni Tàpies work on paper is $20,995. 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 Tàpies's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Antoni Tàpies work on paper is $140,663.

### What is the average price of a Antoni Tàpies painting?

Based on 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antoni Tàpies painting is $103,714. 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 Tàpies's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Antoni Tàpies painting is $1,552,751.

### What is the average price of a medium Antoni Tàpies print?

Based on 1,249 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Antoni Tàpies print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $932, 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 Tàpies print?

Based on 209 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Antoni Tàpies print (small (under 50 cm)) is $686, 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 Tàpies's auction record?

Antoni Tàpies's auction record is $2,830,731, set in 2014.

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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 Tàpies 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.