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

# Tapta (1926–1997)

Tapta is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $2,869. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Tapta sold in 2025 for $9,765, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tapta work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tapta work is $2,869.

The median Tapta sculpture sells for $3,178 across 6 lots.

The median Tapta print sells for $218 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $218† | $218† | 50% | 2015-12-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $3,178† | $13,144† | — | 2025-07-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $13,144† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $9,765 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $218† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Tapta worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tapta work is $2,869. The median Tapta sculpture sells for $3,178 across 6 lots. The median Tapta print sells for $218 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tapta's auction record?

Tapta's auction record is $13,144, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,144 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Tapta auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tapta (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.