Titus Kaphar (b. 1976)
What is Titus Kaphar’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for Titus Kaphar at 9 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $52,890 including buyer’s premium (middle half $25,475–$81,800, n=12). The auction record is $1,058,500 for Untitled III (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled III, 2015 | Oil paint | $1,058,500 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | PAGE 4 OF JEFFERSON’S “FARM BOOK”, JANUARY 1774, GOLIATH, HERCULES, JUPITER, GILL, FANNY, NED, SUCKY, FRANKEY, GILL, NELL, BELLA, CHARLES, JENNY, BETTY, JUNE, TOBY, DUNA (SIC), CATE, HANNAH, RACHAEL, GEORGE, URSULA, GEORGE, BAGWELL, ARCHY, FRANK, BETT, SCILLA, ? | Oil and tar on linen mounted on panel | $854,900 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | Fade With Time, 2013 | Oil paint | $816,500 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Portrait in Tar I, 2016 | Oil paint | $750,000 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Alternate Endings, 2016 | Oil paint | $602,856 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Columbus Day Painting | Oil and mixed media on canvas mounted to panel | $528,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Well Kept | Painted | $455,140 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | Well Kept, 2010 | Oil paint | $455,140 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Sacrifice, 2011 | Painting | $450,000 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 10 | Holy Absence II, 2014 | Oil paint | $433,177 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $187,500 |
| Other | 7 | $52,920 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $38,700 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $171,896 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $64,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $30,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Titus Kaphar is an American artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $100,800. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Titus Kaphar sold in 2024 for $152,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Titus Kaphar work is $100,800.
The median Titus Kaphar painting sells for $179,698 across 42 lots.
The median Titus Kaphar work on paper sells for $53,911 across 11 lots.
The median Titus Kaphar print sells for $7,335 across 4 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Titus Kaphar paintings typically sell for $139,700–$450,000 (the middle half of 29 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 | 4 | $7,335‡ | $120,000 | — | 2024-11-27 |
| Paintings | 44 | $179,698 | $1.1M | 95.5% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $53,911 | $131,250 | 73.3% | 2025-02-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $11,000 | $11,000 | — | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 32 | $283,384 | $1.1M | — | 2024-11-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Titus Kaphar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $7,335. Paintings (44 lots) median $179,698, record $1,058,500. A typical Titus Kaphar painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 32 lots) the median is $283,384.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $30,000–$100,800 | $41,280 | $151,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $52,250–$117,400 | $81,900 | $187,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $139,700–$450,000 | $239,400 | $1.1M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $27,940–$94,500 | $78,120 | $131,250 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $854,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $131,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $120,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $100,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $11,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $8,251‡ |
‡ 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 Titus Kaphar worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Titus Kaphar work is $100,800. The median Titus Kaphar painting sells for $179,698 across 42 lots. The median Titus Kaphar work on paper sells for $53,911 across 11 lots. The median Titus Kaphar print sells for $7,335 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Titus Kaphar paintings typically sell for $139,700–$450,000 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Titus Kaphar painting?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Titus Kaphar painting is $179,698.
What is Titus Kaphar's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Titus Kaphar painting is $1,058,500.
What is the average price of a Titus Kaphar work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Titus Kaphar work on paper is $53,911.
What is Titus Kaphar's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Titus Kaphar work on paper is $131,250.
What is the average price of a large Titus Kaphar painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Titus Kaphar painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $239,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Titus Kaphar's auction record?
Titus Kaphar's auction record is $1,058,500, set in 2021.
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