> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/takis · updated 2026-11-02

# Takis (1925–2019)

## What is Takis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 250 auction results for Takis at 24 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,206 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,948–$29,376, n=50). The auction record is $214,439 for Signal (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Signal, circa 1960 | Fer peint | $214,439 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Double signal, circa 1970 | Métal peint, ampoule et système électrique | $211,706 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Signal, 1971 | Bronze | $198,477 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Signal lumineux (la défense), 1985 | Painted metal, lightbulb and electrical system | $181,297 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Dial, 1966 | Painted wood | $165,100 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Signal lumineux (double blanc), 1925 | Bronze et tiges en métal / | $159,541 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Signal Têtard, 1955 | Bronze and steel | $132,281 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Signal, 1958 | Métal soudé | $123,288 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | SIGNAL, PARIS 1957, 1957 | Bronze | $114,554 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2022 |
| 10 | Signal, 1955 | Steel | $110,731 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $30,132 |
| Sculpture | 90 | $20,440 |
| Other | 43 | $15,440 |
| Prints | 6 | $241 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 74 | $22,788 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $16,461 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $3,856 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 250 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Takis is a Greek artist with 298 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $11,290. 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 Takis sold in 2026 for $28,368, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Takis works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Takis work worth?

Across 246 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takis work is $11,290.

The median Takis sculpture sells for $11,884 across 145 lots.

The median Takis print sells for $185 across 13 lots.

The median Takis painting sells for $43,899 across 6 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Takis sculptures typically sell for $13,196–$45,685 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Takis sculptures typically sell for $963–$4,758 (the middle half of 32 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 | 26 | $185†‡ | $6,031 | 50% | 2026-07-01 |
| Paintings | 8 | $43,899‡ | $63,500 | 75% | 2025-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $898† | $9,753 | 75% | 2019-12-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 156 | $11,884†‡ | $214,439 | 92.9% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 1 | $378 | $378 | — | 2021-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $132,281 | $214,439 | — | 2026-05-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Takis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $185 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $43,899, record $63,500. A typical Takis painting sells for around 237× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $132,281.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $106–$396†‡ | $156†‡ | $6,031 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $963–$4,758†‡ | $1,586†‡ | $89,969 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $13,996–$61,164†‡ | $29,101†‡ | $132,281 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 53 | $13,196–$45,685‡ | $22,620‡ | $214,439 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $214,439 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $211,706 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $63,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $53,212 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $9,753 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $6,031 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $898 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $794 |

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 Takis worth?

Across 246 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takis work is $11,290. The median Takis sculpture sells for $11,884 across 145 lots. The median Takis print sells for $185 across 13 lots. The median Takis painting sells for $43,899 across 6 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Takis sculptures typically sell for $13,196–$45,685 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Takis sculptures typically sell for $963–$4,758 (the middle half of 32 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 Takis sculpture?

Based on 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Takis sculpture is $11,884. 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 Takis's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Takis sculpture is $214,439.

### What is the average price of a Takis print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Takis print is $185. 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 Takis's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Takis print is $6,031.

### What is the average price of a large Takis sculpture?

Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Takis sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $22,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Takis sculpture?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Takis sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,586, 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 Takis's auction record?

Takis's auction record is $214,439, set in 2025.

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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, “Takis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/takis (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.