Tal R (b. 1967)
What is Tal R’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 145 auction results for Tal R at 23 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,350 including buyer’s premium (middle half $508–$16,199, n=13). The auction record is $276,000 for Wave Lamp (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wave Lamp | Lamp | $276,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 2 | Adieu Interessant (orange), 2005 | Collage | $243,643 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Last Drawing Before Mars, 2003-04 | Printed paper collage, paper collage, acrylic, aluminium foil, wax crayon, fabric and glitter on paper mounted on board | $182,012 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 4 | Last drawing before mars, 2003 | Printed paper collage, paper collage, acrylic, aluminium foil, wax crayon, biro, colouring pencil, fabric and glitter on paper mounted on board | $180,457 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | Liquid Sky | — | $129,283 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 6 | Riders from the Sky, 2000 | Öl auf Leinwand | $113,523 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Lord Tanger, 2000 | Acrylic, spray paint, wax crayon, chalk and pencil on canvas | $86,242 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 8 | Grim Kalding Fra Finland | — | $84,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 9 | Haute Couture, 2010 | Charcoal sticks | $79,437 | Phillips | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | Over Bridge under Bridge, 2006 | Oil paint | $72,556 | Phillips | Feb 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $36,594 |
| Other | 16 | $20,465 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $15,555 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $4,862 |
| Prints | 10 | $892 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $42,405 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $12,662 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,475 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 145 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Tal R is a Danish artist with 187 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $12,459. 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 Tal R sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $71,754 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
2 Tal R works are coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow Tal R free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
See the full Tal R record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Tal R on OpeningBid →What is a Tal R work worth?
Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tal R work is $12,459.
The median Tal R painting sells for $28,192 across 51 lots.
The median Tal R print sells for $533 across 29 lots.
The median Tal R work on paper sells for $8,323 across 20 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Tal R paintings typically sell for $37,108–$66,647 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Tal R paintings typically sell for $10,710–$18,060 (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 | 34 | $533†‡ | $12,459‡ | 85.3% | 2025-04-16 |
| Paintings | 61 | $28,192‡ | $113,523 | 83.6% | 2026-02-24 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $8,323‡ | $37,800 | 90.9% | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $16,250 | $182,012 | — | 2024-10-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $180,457 | $276,000 | — | 2023-11-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tal R's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $533 with 85.3% sell-through. Paintings (61 lots) median $28,192, record $113,523. A typical Tal R painting sells for around 53× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $180,457.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $316–$428†‡ | $375†‡ | $12,459‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $504–$923†‡ | $693†‡ | $2,103† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $10,710–$18,060‡ | $16,748‡ | $37,711 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $37,108–$66,647‡ | $50,130‡ | $113,523 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $3,331–$4,264‡ | $3,492‡ | $4,613 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $7,457–$18,438 | $11,878 | $27,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $15,555–$180,457 | $20,160 | $182,012 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $182,012 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $180,457 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $113,523 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $86,242 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $37,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $31,905‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $12,459‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,585 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tal R worth?
Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tal R work is $12,459. The median Tal R painting sells for $28,192 across 51 lots. The median Tal R print sells for $533 across 29 lots. The median Tal R work on paper sells for $8,323 across 20 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Tal R paintings typically sell for $37,108–$66,647 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Tal R paintings typically sell for $10,710–$18,060 (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 Tal R painting?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tal R painting is $28,192. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tal R's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tal R painting is $113,523.
What is the average price of a Tal R print?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tal R print is $533. 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 Tal R's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tal R print is $12,459. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Tal R work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tal R work on paper is $8,323. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tal R's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tal R work on paper is $37,800.
What is the average price of a large Tal R painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tal R painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $50,130, 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 medium Tal R painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tal R painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,748, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tal R's auction record?
Tal R's auction record is $276,000, set in 2007.
See the full Tal R record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Tal R on OpeningBid →