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# Parviz Tanavoli (b. 1937)

Parviz Tanavoli is an Iranian artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $82,950.

A work by Parviz Tanavoli sold in 2026 for $192,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Parviz Tanavoli work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Parviz Tanavoli work is $82,950.

The median Parviz Tanavoli sculpture sells for $118,050 across 54 lots.

The median Parviz Tanavoli work on paper sells for $5,217 across 6 lots.

The median Parviz Tanavoli print sells for $8,580 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Parviz Tanavoli sculptures typically sell for $63,000–$192,000 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $8,580 | $12,173 | — | 2025-09-03 |
| Paintings | 3 | $75,874 | $589,637 | — | 2025-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $5,217 | $137,500 | — | 2021-10-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 60 | $118,050 | $2.8M | 90% | 2026-11-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 33 | $187,500 | $2.8M | — | 2026-11-01 |

Parviz Tanavoli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $8,580. Paintings (3 lots) median $75,874, record $589,637. A typical Parviz Tanavoli painting sells for around 8.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 33 lots) the median is $187,500.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,217–$38,804 | $5,217 | $137,500 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $37,575–$94,350 | $47,861 | $386,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $63,000–$192,000 | $147,750 | $265,180 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $149,750–$258,125 | $171,200 | $2.8M |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $2.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $589,637 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $137,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $75,874 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $50,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $12,173 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $8,580 |

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 Parviz Tanavoli worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Parviz Tanavoli work is $82,950. The median Parviz Tanavoli sculpture sells for $118,050 across 54 lots. The median Parviz Tanavoli work on paper sells for $5,217 across 6 lots. The median Parviz Tanavoli print sells for $8,580 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Parviz Tanavoli sculptures typically sell for $63,000–$192,000 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Parviz Tanavoli sculpture?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Parviz Tanavoli sculpture is $118,050.

### What is Parviz Tanavoli's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Parviz Tanavoli sculpture is $2,841,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Parviz Tanavoli sculpture?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Parviz Tanavoli sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $147,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Parviz Tanavoli sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Parviz Tanavoli sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $47,861, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Parviz Tanavoli's auction record?

Parviz Tanavoli's auction record is $2,841,000, set in 2008.

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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, “Parviz Tanavoli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/parviz-tanavoli (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.