Tom Friedman (b. 1965)
What is Tom Friedman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Tom Friedman at 10 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,259 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,609–$4,196, n=6). The auction record is $301,000 for Untitled (Diptych) (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Diptych) | — | $301,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Untitled (A Self Portrait Carved from Aspirin) | Sculpture | $180,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 3 | Untitled (construction paper), 2001 | Construction paper | $180,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 4 | Untitled (cereal boxes cut and reconfigured into four boxes), 2002 | One Lucky Charms cereal box cut into small squares and reconfigured into four smaller boxes | $169,628 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 5 | Outdoor Open Box | Stainless steel | $149,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 6 | Packing Peanuts Figure, 2007 | Packing foam peanuts, monofilament and glue | $100,000 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 7 | Untitled (cereal) | Paper | $93,750 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 8 | Untitled (Diptych), 1997 | Drawing | $68,750 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | Untitled (partially used bar of soap inlaid with hair), 1990 | Partially used bar of soap inlaid with a spiral of the artist's pubic hair | $58,750 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 10 | Untitled (color coupler print mounted on board), 1996 | Color coupler print mounted on board--a snapshot-sized photo made with the aid of a computer program that merged a photograph of a small clay scultpure of a body-sized canyon with a photgraph of a landscape | $50,400 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $10,030 |
| Other | 25 | $6,250 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $5,960 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $19,450 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $5,928 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $3,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Tom Friedman is an American artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tom Friedman sold in 2022 for $7,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tom Friedman on OpeningBid →What is a Tom Friedman work worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Friedman work is $6,250.
The median Tom Friedman sculpture sells for $6,744 across 17 lots.
The median Tom Friedman work on paper sells for $26,400 across 11 lots.
The median Tom Friedman print sells for $3,125 across 9 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 | 11 | $3,125 | $7,397 | 81.8% | 2025-04-03 |
| Paintings | 3 | $3,276 | $25,850 | — | 2022-10-03 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $26,400 | $180,000 | 73.3% | 2025-12-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $6,744‡ | $149,000 | 89.5% | 2025-10-22 |
| Photography | 8 | $1,875 | $50,400 | 87.5% | 2023-07-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $174,814 | $301,000 | — | 2017-05-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tom Friedman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $3,125 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $3,276, record $25,850. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $174,814.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,000–$5,670 | $4,826 | $7,397 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,438–$75,000 | $37,200 | $180,000 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $30,000–$58,750 | $32,900 | $88,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,092–$7,750‡ | $1,408‡ | $28,200 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,210–$1,969 | $1,562 | $27,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $180,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $149,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $93,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2000 | $88,125 |
| Photography | 2005 | $50,400 |
| Photography | 2012 | $27,500 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $25,850 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $7,397 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tom Friedman worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Friedman work is $6,250. The median Tom Friedman sculpture sells for $6,744 across 17 lots. The median Tom Friedman work on paper sells for $26,400 across 11 lots. The median Tom Friedman print sells for $3,125 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Tom Friedman sculpture?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Friedman sculpture is $6,744. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tom Friedman's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Friedman sculpture is $149,000.
What is the average price of a Tom Friedman work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Friedman work on paper is $26,400.
What is Tom Friedman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Friedman work on paper is $180,000.
What is the average price of a Tom Friedman print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Friedman print is $3,125.
What is Tom Friedman's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Friedman print is $7,397.
What is Tom Friedman's auction record?
Tom Friedman's auction record is $301,000, set in 2008.
See the full Tom Friedman record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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