Tabboo! (b. 1949)
What is Tabboo!’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Tabboo! at 2 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,350 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,064–$12,900, n=9). The auction record is $22,860 for Untitled, New York Skyline (2024, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, New York Skyline, 1997 | Acrylic and glitter on canvas | $22,860 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | George Rock, 1985 | Acrylic on canvas | $17,780 | Phillips | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Joan Crawford w/ Poodles, 2005 | Acrylic | $15,360 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Snowfall over the east village, 1994 | Acrylic on canvas | $13,970 | Phillips | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Self-destructive self-portrait..., 1982 | Acrylic and glitter on paper | $12,900 | Phillips | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | I Happen To Like N.Y., 1994 | Acrylic on canvas | $12,065 | Phillips | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | AS/ON TV, 1982 | Acrylic and charcoal on paper | $6,350 | Phillips | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | The Higher the Hair the Closer to God, circa 1993 | Unique acrylic drawing, on wove paper | $5,080 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (flowers), circa 1993 | Unique acrylic drawing with glitter, on wove paper | $4,064 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled, 2002 | Acrylic on paper | $3,810 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $15,360 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $4,572 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $6,350 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Tabboo! is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $12,065.
A work by Tabboo! sold in 2026 for $15,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tabboo! on OpeningBid →What is a Tabboo! work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tabboo! work is $12,065.
The median Tabboo! painting sells for $14,665 across 6 lots.
The median Tabboo! work on paper sells for $5,080 across 5 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $14,665 | $22,860 | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $5,080 | $12,900 | — | 2025-12-02 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,064–$6,350 | $5,080 | $12,900 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $22,860 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $17,780 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $12,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,350 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tabboo! worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tabboo! work is $12,065. The median Tabboo! painting sells for $14,665 across 6 lots. The median Tabboo! work on paper sells for $5,080 across 5 lots.
What is Tabboo!'s auction record?
Tabboo!'s auction record is $22,860, set in 2024.
See the full Tabboo! record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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