Tam Austria (b. 1943)
Tam Austria is a Filipino artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,600. 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 Tam Austria is recorded as sold in 2026 for $17,319; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tam Austria on OpeningBid →What is a Tam Austria work worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tam Austria work is $3,600.
The median Tam Austria painting sells for $4,642 across 52 lots.
The median Tam Austria work on paper sells for $1,152 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Tam Austria paintings typically sell for $3,530–$5,511 (the middle half of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $4,642†‡ | $17,647‡ | 91.2% | 2026-04-18 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,152‡ | $2,754‡ | 91.7% | 2025-07-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $14,989‡ | $17,647‡ | — | 2026-02-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,410–$2,326‡ | $1,681‡ | $6,750‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $3,530–$5,511†‡ | $4,283†‡ | $8,898‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $8,625–$11,755‡ | $9,804‡ | $17,647‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $765–$2,499‡ | $1,628‡ | $2,754‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $17,647‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $17,319‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,754‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,736‡ |
‡ 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 Tam Austria worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tam Austria work is $3,600. The median Tam Austria painting sells for $4,642 across 52 lots. The median Tam Austria work on paper sells for $1,152 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tam Austria paintings typically sell for $3,530–$5,511 (the middle half of 29 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 Tam Austria painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tam Austria painting is $4,642. 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 Tam Austria's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tam Austria painting is $17,647. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Tam Austria work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tam Austria work on paper is $1,152. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tam Austria's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tam Austria work on paper is $2,754. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Tam Austria painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tam Austria painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,283, 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 the average price of a large Tam Austria painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tam Austria painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,804, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tam Austria's auction record?
Tam Austria's auction record is $17,647, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Tam Austria record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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