Tara Donovan (b. 1969)
What is Tara Donovan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Tara Donovan at 8 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,031 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,060–$7,328, n=14). The auction record is $149,000 for Untitled (Pins) (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Pins), 2004 | Straight pins | $149,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Untitled (Pins) | Size #17 straight pins | $68,750 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 3 | Untitled (Pins), 2004 | Pins | $50,400 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | UNTITLED NO. 1, 2002 | Ink on paper | $32,500 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 5 | Untitled (Mylar), 2007 | Mylar | $31,750 | Sotheby's | Feb 2023 |
| 6 | Drawing (Pins), 2010 | Drawing | $31,200 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Composition (Cards), 2017 | Styrene cards and glue | $27,720 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 8 | Untitled (Bubble Drawing), 2004 | Wool | $27,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2012 |
| 9 | Untitled (ballpoint pen drawing on wove paper) | Ballpoint pen drawing, on wove paper | $22,500 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 10 | Untitled (Paper Plates), 2005 | Installation | $21,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $27,610 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $9,525 |
| Prints | 9 | $3,048 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $20,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $6,985 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Tara Donovan is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $9,208. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Tara Donovan sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $9,980 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Tara Donovan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Tara Donovan on OpeningBid →What is a Tara Donovan work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tara Donovan work is $9,208.
The median Tara Donovan print sells for $3,870 across 19 lots.
The median Tara Donovan work on paper sells for $20,000 across 10 lots.
The median Tara Donovan sculpture sells for $40,625 across 2 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 | 19 | $3,870 | $15,240 | — | 2026-05-03 |
| Paintings | 1 | $10,625 | $10,625 | — | 2016-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $20,000† | $32,500 | 66.7% | 2025-09-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $40,625 | $68,750 | — | 2015-05-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Tara Donovan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $3,870. Paintings (1 lots) median $10,625, record $10,625. A typical Tara Donovan painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,609–$2,822 | $1,968 | $7,620 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,346–$7,461 | $6,321 | $10,160 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $14,450–$29,025 | $21,250 | $32,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $68,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $32,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $31,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $15,240 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $12,500 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $10,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $10,160 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tara Donovan worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tara Donovan work is $9,208. The median Tara Donovan print sells for $3,870 across 19 lots. The median Tara Donovan work on paper sells for $20,000 across 10 lots. The median Tara Donovan sculpture sells for $40,625 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Tara Donovan print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tara Donovan print is $3,870.
What is Tara Donovan's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tara Donovan print is $15,240.
What is the average price of a Tara Donovan work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tara Donovan work on paper is $20,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Tara Donovan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tara Donovan work on paper is $32,500.
What is the average price of a medium Tara Donovan print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tara Donovan print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,321, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Tara Donovan's auction record?
Tara Donovan's auction record is $149,000, set in 2013.
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