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# Thomas Zipp (b. 1966)

## What is Thomas Zipp’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Thomas Zipp at 15 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,884 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,868–$7,453, n=10). The auction record is $69,442 for 41 (Tree A.B. Squared) (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 (Tree A.B. Squared) | Oil on nettle cloth | $69,442 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | Outremer | Oil and drawing pins on nettle cloth | $40,140 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | Weisse Frau, 2003 | Oil paint | $37,500 | Christie's | Mar 2009 |
| 4 | Samoa | Oil on canvas | $31,250 | Sotheby's | Sep 2010 |
| 5 | Black Mai, 2008 | (i) ink on photo collage paper mounted on board | $30,105 | Christie's | Oct 2010 |
| 6 | Lydia, 2003 | Oil paint | $23,750 | Christie's | Mar 2009 |
| 7 | A.B. Inside, 2005 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $22,500 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 8 | Autrespace, 2004 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $21,052 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | The code of les mats, 2005 | Oil paint | $19,467 | Phillips | Jun 2017 |
| 10 | R.E. (bubble), 2005 | Mixed media work | $17,974 | Phillips | Apr 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $10,080 |
| Other | 8 | $9,710 |
| Paintings | 32 | $8,572 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $13,187 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $4,631 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $3,169 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Zipp is a German artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $7,135. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Thomas Zipp is recorded as sold in 2025 for $8,204; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Zipp work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Zipp work is $7,135.

The median Thomas Zipp painting sells for $10,371 across 37 lots.

The median Thomas Zipp work on paper sells for $6,193 across 5 lots.

The median Thomas Zipp print sells for $1,625 across 5 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 | 5 | $1,625 | $3,293 | — | 2026-05-03 |
| Paintings | 46 | $10,371‡ | $69,442 | 80.4% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $6,193 | $40,140 | 71.4% | 2025-04-10 |
| Photography | 3 | $3,896 | $3,896 | 33.3% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $38,820 | $69,442 | — | 2010-10-16 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Thomas Zipp's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $1,625. Paintings (46 lots) median $10,371, record $69,442. A typical Thomas Zipp painting sells for around 6.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $38,820.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,576–$13,491 | $4,978 | $17,974 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,520–$11,250 | $5,323 | $23,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $8,197–$20,259‡ | $12,334‡ | $69,442 |

‡ 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 | 2010 | $69,442 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $40,140 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $37,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $8,574 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,293 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,082 |

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 Thomas Zipp worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Zipp work is $7,135. The median Thomas Zipp painting sells for $10,371 across 37 lots. The median Thomas Zipp work on paper sells for $6,193 across 5 lots. The median Thomas Zipp print sells for $1,625 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Thomas Zipp painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Zipp painting is $10,371. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Thomas Zipp's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Zipp painting is $69,442.

### What is the average price of a large Thomas Zipp painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Thomas Zipp painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Thomas Zipp's auction record?

Thomas Zipp's auction record is $69,442, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thomas Zipp auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-zipp (updated 2026-11-02).

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.