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# Lagardo Tackett (1911–1984)

## What is Lagardo Tackett’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 178 auction results for Lagardo Tackett at 9 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,716 including buyer’s premium (middle half $563–$2,816, n=7). The auction record is $15,600 for Totem sculpture, model IN (2006, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Totem sculpture, model IN, 1961 | Terracotta | $15,600 | Wright | Dec 2006 |
| 2 | Totem sculpture, model IN, 1961 | Architectural terracotta | $15,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Table top pots (2), 1949 | Ceramics | $14,375 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2011 |
| 4 | planter, model TH-04, 1956 | Terracotta | $9,000 | Wright | Dec 2006 |
| 5 | Pitcher, 1955 | Architectural terracotta | $6,985 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Rare and early vessel, 1950 | Vessel | $5,700 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | Egg-shaped planter with wrought iron stand, 1951 | White iron | $5,400 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2007 |
| 8 | Planters (4), 1958 | Ceramics | $5,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2014 |
| 9 | planter, model U-6, 1956 | Terracotta | $4,800 | Wright | Dec 2006 |
| 10 | Peanut with associated base, 1955 | Sculpture | $4,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 103 | $1,560 |
| Other | 55 | $1,071 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 74 | $1,560 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $1,250 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 178 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lagardo Tackett is an American artist with 199 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lagardo Tackett sold in 2026 for $2,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lagardo Tackett work worth?

Across 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lagardo Tackett work is $1,250.

The median Lagardo Tackett sculpture sells for $4,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | — | 2008-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $6,985 | $15,600 | — | 2025-07-17 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $4,500 |

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 Lagardo Tackett worth?

Across 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lagardo Tackett work is $1,250. The median Lagardo Tackett sculpture sells for $4,500 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lagardo Tackett's auction record?

Lagardo Tackett's auction record is $15,600, set in 2006.

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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, “Lagardo Tackett auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lagardo-tackett (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.