Sophie Taeuber-Arp (1889–1943)
What is Sophie Taeuber-Arp’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Sophie Taeuber-Arp at 13 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $164,022 including buyer’s premium (middle half $78,470–$667,043, n=7). The auction record is $3,356,175 for Relief rond en quatre hauteurs, éléments courbes, coupant(s), cassant(s) (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relief rond en quatre hauteurs, éléments courbes, coupant(s), cassant(s), 1936 | Painted wood relief | $3,356,175 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Plans et triangles réciproques, 1931 | (indistinctly) with the studio stamp (on the reverse); with the studio stamp '1931⁄14' (on the backing board) | $924,487 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Relief rectangulaire, cercles découpés, carrés peints et découpés, cubes et cylindres surgissants, 1938 | Painted wood relief | $889,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 4 | Personnages, 1926 | Pencil on paper | $409,600 | Sotheby's | May 2026 |
| 5 | Composition à danseurs - Komposition mit Tänzern, 1927 | Gouache over preliminary drawing in pencil | $263,629 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Composition dans un cercle blanc sur fond noir, 1936 | Gouache | $249,374 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 7 | Plan profilés en courbes et plan, 1935 | Gouache | $164,022 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Paris, cimetière Montmartre, 1926 | Pencil | $151,767 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Composition à cercles et demicercles, 1938 | Gouache | $136,264 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 10 | Quatres espaces irréguliers, 1932 | Gouache | $132,483 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 21 | $47,595 |
| Other | 7 | $11,643 |
| Prints | 10 | $3,459 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $26,588 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Sophie Taeuber-Arp is a Swiss artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $24,171. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sophie Taeuber-Arp sold in 2026 for $293,704, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sophie Taeuber-Arp work is $24,171.
The median Sophie Taeuber-Arp work on paper sells for $50,974 across 21 lots.
The median Sophie Taeuber-Arp print sells for $2,295 across 13 lots.
The median Sophie Taeuber-Arp painting sells for $96,548 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Sophie Taeuber-Arp work on papers typically sell for $29,005–$136,264 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $2,295†‡ | $15,098 | 86.7% | 2026-03-26 |
| Paintings | 1 | $96,548 | $96,548 | — | 2013-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $50,974 | $409,600 | 95.5% | 2026-05-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $889,000 | $889,000 | — | 2024-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $263,629 | $3.4M | — | 2026-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sophie Taeuber-Arp's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $2,295 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $96,548, record $96,548. A typical Sophie Taeuber-Arp painting sells for around 42× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $263,629.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,361–$5,174†‡ | $2,295†‡ | $15,098 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 21 | $29,005–$136,264 | $50,974 | $409,600 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $889,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $409,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $263,629 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $96,548 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $15,098 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $9,519 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sophie Taeuber-Arp worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sophie Taeuber-Arp work is $24,171. The median Sophie Taeuber-Arp work on paper sells for $50,974 across 21 lots. The median Sophie Taeuber-Arp print sells for $2,295 across 13 lots. The median Sophie Taeuber-Arp painting sells for $96,548 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Sophie Taeuber-Arp work on papers typically sell for $29,005–$136,264 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Sophie Taeuber-Arp work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sophie Taeuber-Arp work on paper is $50,974.
What is Sophie Taeuber-Arp's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sophie Taeuber-Arp work on paper is $409,600.
What is the average price of a Sophie Taeuber-Arp print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sophie Taeuber-Arp print is $2,295. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Sophie Taeuber-Arp's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sophie Taeuber-Arp print is $15,098.
What is the average price of a small Sophie Taeuber-Arp work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sophie Taeuber-Arp work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $50,974, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Sophie Taeuber-Arp print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sophie Taeuber-Arp print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,295, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Sophie Taeuber-Arp's auction record?
Sophie Taeuber-Arp's auction record is $3,356,175, set in 2025.
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