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# Tom Knapp

## What is Tom Knapp’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Tom Knapp at 3 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $960 including buyer’s premium (middle half $209–$992, n=7). The auction record is $1,152 for Sioux Ghost Dancer (2026, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Ghost Dancer, 1981 | Bronze, edition 12 of 40 | $1,152 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2026 |
| 2 | Shawl Dancer | Bronze, edition 20 of 40 | $1,024 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2026 |
| 3 | Hopi Snake Priest, 1979 | Bronze, edition 9 of 40 | $960 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2026 |
| 4 | Zuni Shalako | Bronze, edition 1 of 8 | $960 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2026 |
| 5 | DANCE OF THE MOUNTAIN SPIRIT/(MESCALERO APACHE) | Bronze | $880 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Feb 1992 |
| 6 | Navajo Hoop Dancer | Bronze, edition 23 of 40 | $246 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Laguna Eagle Dancer | Bronze, edition 30 of 40 | $172 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Ponca War Dancer | Bronze, edition 17 of 40 | $98 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $920 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $920 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tom Knapp is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $992. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Tom Knapp sold in 2026 for $1,152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Tom Knapp work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Tom Knapp work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Knapp work is $992.

The median Tom Knapp sculpture sells for $880 across 1 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $880 | $880 | — | 1992-02-08 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1992 | $880 |

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 Tom Knapp worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Knapp work is $992. The median Tom Knapp sculpture sells for $880 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Tom Knapp's auction record?

Tom Knapp's auction record is $3,000, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Tom Knapp auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-knapp (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.