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# Tauba Auerbach (b. 1981)

## What is Tauba Auerbach’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 167 auction results for Tauba Auerbach at 15 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,943 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,066–$8,496, n=12). The auction record is $2,285,000 for Untitled (Fold) (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Fold), 2010 | Acrylic paint | $2,285,000 | Phillips | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Untitled (Fold), 2011 | Acrylic paint | $2,194,173 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Untitled (Fold) X, 2009 | Acrylic paint | $1,846,789 | Phillips | Feb 2015 |
| 4 | Untitled (Fold), 2010 | Acrylic paint | $1,818,639 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled (Fold), 2011 | Acrylic paint | $1,805,000 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 6 | Untitled (Fold), 2010 | Acrylic paint | $1,445,000 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Enfold/Fold (inner)/Enfold/Fold (outer) | Acrylic paint | $1,300,980 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| 8 | Untitled (Fold), 2011 | Acrylic paint | $1,025,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 9 | Untitled (Fold), 2011 | Acrylic paint | $941,242 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Untitled (Fold), 2011 | Acrylic paint | $802,374 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $149,096 |
| Works on paper | 32 | $10,950 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $4,000 |
| Prints | 54 | $3,024 |
| Other | 15 | $819 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $199,577 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 86 | $3,768 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $945 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 167 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tauba Auerbach is an American artist with 222 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $6,893. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tauba Auerbach sold in 2026 for $7,095, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tauba Auerbach work worth?

Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tauba Auerbach work is $6,893.

The median Tauba Auerbach print sells for $2,838 across 65 lots.

The median Tauba Auerbach painting sells for $150,148 across 46 lots.

The median Tauba Auerbach work on paper sells for $38,410 across 19 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Tauba Auerbach prints typically sell for $1,514–$4,398 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Tauba Auerbach paintings typically sell for $144,900–$1,372,990 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 85 | $2,838 | $32,500 | 76.5% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 57 | $150,148 | $2.3M | 80.7% | 2025-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $38,410 | $142,609 | 82.6% | 2020-12-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,650 | $27,500 | 75% | 2023-04-26 |
| Photography | 9 | $1,514 | $11,081 | — | 2025-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $451,500 | $2.3M | — | 2024-11-22 |

Tauba Auerbach's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (85 lots) median $2,838 with 76.5% sell-through. Paintings (57 lots) median $150,148, record $2,285,000. A typical Tauba Auerbach painting sells for around 53× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $451,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $333–$2,092 | $688 | $32,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $1,514–$4,398 | $3,528 | $32,500 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $62,500–$156,882 | $107,100 | $794,978 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $144,900–$1.4M | $630,000 | $2.3M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,750–$42,540 | $21,875 | $142,609 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $21,033–$44,939 | $38,410 | $68,840 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $987–$1,801 | $1,324 | $2,125 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $2.3M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $2.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $142,609 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $68,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $32,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $32,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $27,500 |
| Photography | 2016 | $11,081 |

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 Tauba Auerbach worth?

Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tauba Auerbach work is $6,893. The median Tauba Auerbach print sells for $2,838 across 65 lots. The median Tauba Auerbach painting sells for $150,148 across 46 lots. The median Tauba Auerbach work on paper sells for $38,410 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tauba Auerbach prints typically sell for $1,514–$4,398 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Tauba Auerbach paintings typically sell for $144,900–$1,372,990 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Tauba Auerbach print?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tauba Auerbach print is $2,838.

### What is Tauba Auerbach's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tauba Auerbach print is $32,500.

### What is the average price of a Tauba Auerbach painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tauba Auerbach painting is $150,148.

### What is Tauba Auerbach's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tauba Auerbach painting is $2,285,000.

### What is the average price of a Tauba Auerbach work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tauba Auerbach work on paper is $38,410.

### What is Tauba Auerbach's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tauba Auerbach work on paper is $142,609.

### What is the average price of a medium Tauba Auerbach print?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tauba Auerbach print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,528, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Tauba Auerbach painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tauba Auerbach painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $630,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Tauba Auerbach's auction record?

Tauba Auerbach's auction record is $2,285,000, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tauba Auerbach auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tauba-auerbach (updated 2026-11-03).

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.