> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/garth-tapper · updated 2026-11-02

# Garth Tapper (1927–1999)

Garth Tapper is an artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $410. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Garth Tapper sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,811 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Garth Tapper work worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Garth Tapper work is $410.

The median Garth Tapper painting sells for $2,097 across 34 lots.

The median Garth Tapper work on paper sells for $180 across 11 lots.

The median Garth Tapper sculpture sells for $1,251 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $2,097† | $31,010† | — | 2026-06-15 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $180† | $1,344† | — | 2026-06-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,251† | $1,251† | — | 2023-03-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $13,617† | $31,010† | — | 2024-07-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,528–$2,610† | $1,831† | $4,482† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,071–$5,249† | $3,126† | $11,961† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $145–$243† | $195† | $1,344† |

† 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 | 2023 | $31,010† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $17,466† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,344† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,251† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,188† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Garth Tapper worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Garth Tapper work is $410. The median Garth Tapper painting sells for $2,097 across 34 lots. The median Garth Tapper work on paper sells for $180 across 11 lots. The median Garth Tapper sculpture sells for $1,251 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Garth Tapper painting?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Garth Tapper painting is $2,097. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Garth Tapper's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Garth Tapper painting is $31,010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $31,010 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Garth Tapper work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Garth Tapper work on paper is $180. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Garth Tapper's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Garth Tapper work on paper is $1,344. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,344 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Garth Tapper painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Garth Tapper painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Garth Tapper painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Garth Tapper painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,831, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Garth Tapper's auction record?

Garth Tapper's auction record is $31,010, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $31,010 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Garth Tapper auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/garth-tapper (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.