> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oscar-tuazon · updated 2026-11-01

# Oscar Tuazon (b. 1975)

## What is Oscar Tuazon’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Oscar Tuazon at 8 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,132 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,873–$5,148, n=6). The auction record is $62,500 for Untitled (rust, engine oil, charcoal and cement on canvas) (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (rust, engine oil, charcoal and cement on canvas), 2012 | Canvas | $62,500 | Phillips | Mar 2015 |
| 2 | Untitled (rust, engine oil, charcoal and cement on canvas), 2012 | Canvas | $60,000 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Untitled (steel, broken security glass, Plexiglas, plastic tarp, steel mesh), 2010 | Stainless steel | $60,000 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 4 | Untitled (rust, engine oil, charcoal, cement on canvas), 2012 | Painting | $54,125 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | Untitled (rust, engine oil, charcoal and cement on canvas), 2012 | Rust, engine oil, charcoal and cement on canvas | $53,076 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 6 | I gave my name to it | Steel plate, fluorescent lamps | $52,385 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 7 | Untitled (Smoke 1) | Cartes-de-visite | $36,240 | Phillips | Jun 2013 |
| 8 | Untitled (rust, engine oil, charcoal and cement on canvas), 2012 | Painting | $34,574 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled, 2010 | Wood, wire netting, broken security glass, Plexiglas | $31,329 | Christie's | Feb 2014 |
| 10 | Papercrete, 2008 | Concrete, newspaper and oak panels | $31,250 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $53,600 |
| Other | 9 | $15,120 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $10,175 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $8,675 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $16,313 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $7,020 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Oscar Tuazon is an American artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $12,882.

A work by Oscar Tuazon sold in 2021 for $15,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Oscar Tuazon work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Tuazon work is $12,882.

The median Oscar Tuazon work on paper sells for $20,006 across 14 lots.

The median Oscar Tuazon sculpture sells for $8,595 across 12 lots.

The median Oscar Tuazon painting sells for $15,120 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $7,500 | $7,500 | 50% | 2013-03-08 |
| Paintings | 6 | $15,120 | $53,076 | 83.3% | 2025-08-21 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $20,006 | $62,500 | 70% | 2025-10-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $8,595 | $60,000 | 80% | 2026-03-11 |
| Photography | 2 | $11,032 | $16,985 | — | 2023-12-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $60,000 | $62,500 | — | 2015-11-10 |

Oscar Tuazon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $7,500 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $15,120, record $53,076. A typical Oscar Tuazon painting sells for around 2.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $60,000.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $12,866–$19,321 | $15,108 | $20,017 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $15,691–$58,531 | $44,350 | $62,500 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $8,515–$36,240 | $11,872 | $60,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $62,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $60,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $60,000 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $53,076 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $52,385 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $31,250 |
| Photography | 2017 | $16,985 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $7,500 |

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 Oscar Tuazon worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Tuazon work is $12,882. The median Oscar Tuazon work on paper sells for $20,006 across 14 lots. The median Oscar Tuazon sculpture sells for $8,595 across 12 lots. The median Oscar Tuazon painting sells for $15,120 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a Oscar Tuazon work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Tuazon work on paper is $20,006.

### What is Oscar Tuazon's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Tuazon work on paper is $62,500.

### What is the average price of a Oscar Tuazon sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Tuazon sculpture is $8,595.

### What is Oscar Tuazon's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Tuazon sculpture is $60,000.

### What is Oscar Tuazon's auction record?

Oscar Tuazon's auction record is $62,500, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Oscar Tuazon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oscar-tuazon (updated 2026-11-01).

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.