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# Tomi Ungerer (1931–2019)

## What is Tomi Ungerer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 145 auction results for Tomi Ungerer at 20 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $486 including buyer’s premium (middle half $301–$1,179, n=16). The auction record is $4,192 for Le Général (2026, Alexandre Landre). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Général | Encre de Chine et crayons de couleurs sur papier | $4,192 | Alexandre Landre | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | In the Stands; Betting, 1960s | Mixed media on paper | $3,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2015 |
| 3 | Le chat chantant | Encre de Chine et crayon de couleur sur papier calque | $2,994 | Alexandre Landre | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Cowboy mit Braut | Pen and ink drawing on wove paper | $2,548 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Air - India / Paris, 1969 | Paper | $2,159 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Captain with Questionable Moustache | Mixed media portrait on onion skin | $1,950 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2015 |
| 7 | Group of 5 Illustrations | Pen | $1,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2017 |
| 8 | Captain with Questionable Moustache, circa 1968 | Mixed media | $1,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Fine Morning., 1966 | Mixed media | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | One Fine Morning, 1966 | Mixed media illustration on paper | $2,080 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2015 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $1,123 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $1,018 |
| Prints | 12 | $461 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,016 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $593 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 145 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tomi Ungerer is a French artist with 165 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $596. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tomi Ungerer is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,367; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**17 Tomi Ungerer works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Tomi Ungerer work worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tomi Ungerer work is $596.

The median Tomi Ungerer print sells for $276 across 53 lots.

The median Tomi Ungerer work on paper sells for $1,401 across 47 lots.

The median Tomi Ungerer sculpture sells for $449 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Tomi Ungerer work on papers typically sell for $994–$2,095 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Tomi Ungerer prints typically sell for $190–$524 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 68 | $276†‡ | $4,000 | 77.9% | 2026-08-26 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $1,401†‡ | $7,090† | 90.4% | 2026-06-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $449 | $449 | — | 2026-03-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $4,047†‡ | $7,090† | — | 2026-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $149–$372†‡ | $222†‡ | $4,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $190–$524†‡ | $306†‡ | $1,300 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $994–$2,095†‡ | $1,367†‡ | $4,192 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $7,090† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,192 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,159 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $449 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Tomi Ungerer worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tomi Ungerer work is $596. The median Tomi Ungerer print sells for $276 across 53 lots. The median Tomi Ungerer work on paper sells for $1,401 across 47 lots. The median Tomi Ungerer sculpture sells for $449 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tomi Ungerer work on papers typically sell for $994–$2,095 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Tomi Ungerer prints typically sell for $190–$524 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 the average price of a Tomi Ungerer print?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tomi Ungerer print is $276. 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 Tomi Ungerer's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tomi Ungerer print is $4,000.

### What is the average price of a Tomi Ungerer work on paper?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tomi Ungerer work on paper is $1,401. 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 Tomi Ungerer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tomi Ungerer work on paper is $7,090. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,090 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Tomi Ungerer work on paper?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tomi Ungerer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,367, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium Tomi Ungerer print?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tomi Ungerer print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $306, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Tomi Ungerer's auction record?

Tomi Ungerer's auction record is $7,090, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,090 (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, “Tomi Ungerer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tomi-ungerer (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.