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# Quincy Tahoma (1921–1956)

## What is Quincy Tahoma’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Quincy Tahoma at 6 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,290 including buyer’s premium (middle half $814–$6,304, n=8). The auction record is $22,140 for The Last Roundup, 1942 (2024, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Last Roundup, 1942, 1942 | Gouache on paper | $22,140 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Buffalo Hunt, 1945 | Gouache on paper | $6,765 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (Buffalo Hunt), 1952 | Gouache on paper | $6,150 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Buffalo Hunt, 1941, 1941 | Gouache on paper | $4,612 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Silhouette, Stylized horseback hunter aiming at buffalo | Gouache | $3,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 1997 |
| 6 | HUNTER, 1939 | Gouache on cream paper | $2,875 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jan 1995 |
| 7 | Water Edge, 1939 | Gouache on cream paper | $2,750 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Feb 1992 |
| 8 | The Wild Ones, 1947 | Tempera on white illustration board | $2,530 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Feb 1991 |
| 9 | Pair of Buffalo Riders, 1944 | Gouache on paper | $2,460 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Aug 2024 |
| 10 | QUINCY TAHOMA (TAHOMA, WATER EDGE) (NATIVE AMERICAN, NAVAJO, 1921-1956), 1945 | Gouache on ivory | $2,420 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 1992 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $2,420 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $2,130 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $2,475 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,560 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Quincy Tahoma is a Native American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,420. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Quincy Tahoma sold in 2025 for $6,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Quincy Tahoma works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Quincy Tahoma work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Quincy Tahoma work is $2,420.

The median Quincy Tahoma painting sells for $2,475 across 10 lots.

The median Quincy Tahoma work on paper sells for $2,220 across 10 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $2,475‡ | $5,400‡ | 90.9% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $2,220‡ | $6,765 | — | 2025-11-07 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,475–$4,180‡ | $2,750‡ | $5,400‡ |

‡ 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) | 8 | $1,505–$2,906‡ | $2,220‡ | $6,765 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,765 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $5,400‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $4,600‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $3,000 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Quincy Tahoma worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Quincy Tahoma work is $2,420. The median Quincy Tahoma painting sells for $2,475 across 10 lots. The median Quincy Tahoma work on paper sells for $2,220 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Quincy Tahoma painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Quincy Tahoma painting is $2,475. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Quincy Tahoma's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Quincy Tahoma painting is $5,400. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Quincy Tahoma's auction record?

Quincy Tahoma's auction record is $22,140, set in 2024.

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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, “Quincy Tahoma auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/quincy-tahoma (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.