Fred Tomaselli (b. 1956)
What is Fred Tomaselli’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 139 auction results for Fred Tomaselli at 14 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,015 including buyer’s premium (middle half $651–$2,238, n=14). The auction record is $1,180,146 for Organism (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organism, 2005 | Mixed media panel | $1,180,146 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 2 | Gravity in Four Directions, 2001 | Wood | $937,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Big Bird, 2004 | Collage | $909,825 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 4 | Expecting to Fly | Photocollage, leaves, acrylic, gouache, and resin on wood panel | $666,223 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 5 | Breathing Head, 2002 | Panel | $506,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 6 | Multiple Landscape, 1995 | Saccharin, acrylic, wax crayon and resin on panel | $418,790 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 7 | 49 Palms Oasis, 1995 | Panel | $314,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 8 | Penetrators, 2012 | Panel | $290,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 9 | Torso (Large) | — | $288,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 10 | Gravity in Four Directions, 2001 | Wood | $252,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $75,363 |
| Other | 27 | $11,400 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $4,826 |
| Prints | 36 | $1,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $209,221 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $9,730 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $1,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 139 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Fred Tomaselli is an American artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,670. 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 Fred Tomaselli sold in 2026 for $85,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Tomaselli work is $5,670.
The median Fred Tomaselli print sells for $892 across 50 lots.
The median Fred Tomaselli sculpture sells for $99,250 across 26 lots.
The median Fred Tomaselli work on paper sells for $11,400 across 16 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Fred Tomaselli prints typically sell for $662–$1,260 (the middle half of 35 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 | 57 | $892†‡ | $4,826 | 87.7% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 6 | $9,525 | $25,200 | — | 2024-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $11,400 | $418,790 | 88.9% | 2024-12-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 29 | $99,250 | $1.2M | 89.7% | 2026-10-19 |
| Photography | 16 | $6,623 | $62,858 | 93.8% | 2024-09-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $288,000 | $1.2M | — | 2022-11-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fred Tomaselli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (57 lots) median $892 with 87.7% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $9,525, record $25,200. A typical Fred Tomaselli painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $288,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $662–$1,260‡ | $889‡ | $4,826 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $695–$1,125† | $936† | $3,024 |
† 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) | 11 | $4,813–$18,615 | $5,893 | $387,188 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $88,750–$205,592 | $122,500 | $290,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $65,725–$314,500 | $100,000 | $1.2M |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $548–$8,299 | $816 | $17,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,950–$22,500 | $6,930 | $62,858 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $1.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $937,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $418,790 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $387,188 |
| Photography | 2012 | $62,858 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $25,200 |
| Photography | 2017 | $25,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $9,525 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fred Tomaselli worth?
Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Tomaselli work is $5,670. The median Fred Tomaselli print sells for $892 across 50 lots. The median Fred Tomaselli sculpture sells for $99,250 across 26 lots. The median Fred Tomaselli work on paper sells for $11,400 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Fred Tomaselli prints typically sell for $662–$1,260 (the middle half of 35 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 Fred Tomaselli print?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Tomaselli print is $892. 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 Fred Tomaselli's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Tomaselli print is $4,826.
What is the average price of a Fred Tomaselli sculpture?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Tomaselli sculpture is $99,250.
What is Fred Tomaselli's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Tomaselli sculpture is $1,180,146.
What is the average price of a Fred Tomaselli work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Tomaselli work on paper is $11,400.
What is Fred Tomaselli's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Tomaselli work on paper is $418,790.
What is the average price of a small Fred Tomaselli print?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fred Tomaselli print (small (under 50 cm)) is $889, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Fred Tomaselli sculpture?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Fred Tomaselli sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $100,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Fred Tomaselli's auction record?
Fred Tomaselli's auction record is $1,180,146, set in 2012.
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