Cy Twombly (1928–2011)
Cy Twombly is an American artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $19,169. 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 Cy Twombly sold in 2026 for $60,883,627, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Cy Twombly record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Cy Twombly on OpeningBid →What is a Cy Twombly work worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cy Twombly work is $19,169.
The median Cy Twombly print sells for $10,550 across 58 lots.
The median Cy Twombly work on paper sells for $137,943 across 32 lots.
The median Cy Twombly painting sells for $199,972 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Cy Twombly prints typically sell for $4,182–$31,260 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Cy Twombly work on papers typically sell for $103,201–$573,641 (the middle half of 23 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 | 63 | $10,550†‡ | $296,272 | 92.1% | 2026-05-10 |
| Paintings | 5 | $199,972 | $60.9M | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $137,943† | $3.3M | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3M | $3M | — | 2020-10-28 |
| Photography | 3 | $117† | $44,117 | — | 2021-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 36 | $198,950 | $60.9M | — | 2026-05-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Cy Twombly's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (63 lots) median $10,550 with 92.1% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $199,972, record $60,883,627. A typical Cy Twombly painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 36 lots) the median is $198,950.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $7,887–$23,659† | $11,368† | $296,272 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $4,182–$31,260†‡ | $10,026†‡ | $232,435 |
† 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) | 8 | $18,748–$102,073 | $55,613 | $145,450 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $103,201–$573,641† | $169,985† | $3.3M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $60.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3.3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $3M |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1.4M |
| Paintings | 2005 | $300,319 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $296,272 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $232,435 |
| Photography | 2000 | $44,117 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cy Twombly worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cy Twombly work is $19,169. The median Cy Twombly print sells for $10,550 across 58 lots. The median Cy Twombly work on paper sells for $137,943 across 32 lots. The median Cy Twombly painting sells for $199,972 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Cy Twombly prints typically sell for $4,182–$31,260 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Cy Twombly work on papers typically sell for $103,201–$573,641 (the middle half of 23 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 Cy Twombly print?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cy Twombly print is $10,550. 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 Cy Twombly's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cy Twombly print is $296,272.
What is the average price of a Cy Twombly work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cy Twombly work on paper is $137,943. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Cy Twombly's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cy Twombly work on paper is $3,338,004.
What is the average price of a medium Cy Twombly print?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cy Twombly print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,026, 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 medium Cy Twombly work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cy Twombly work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $169,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Cy Twombly's auction record?
Cy Twombly's auction record is $60,883,627, set in 2026.
See the full Cy Twombly record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Cy Twombly on OpeningBid →