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

# Tabboo! (b. 1949)

## What is Tabboo!’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $15,360 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $4,572 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Tabboo! auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tabboo (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.