Tomma Abts (b. 1967)
Tomma Abts is a German artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,750. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tomma Abts sold in 2026 for $8,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tomma Abts work is $3,750.
The median Tomma Abts work on paper sells for $9,480 across 22 lots.
The median Tomma Abts print sells for $1,062 across 14 lots.
The median Tomma Abts painting sells for $264,662 across 2 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 | 20 | $1,062‡ | $2,526 | 70% | 2026-02-18 |
| Paintings | 2 | $264,662 | $277,324 | — | 2024-05-14 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $9,480 | $31,015 | 84.6% | 2026-06-09 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tomma Abts's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $1,062 with 70% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $264,662, record $277,324. A typical Tomma Abts painting sells for around 249× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $436–$1,247‡ | $815‡ | $2,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,032–$1,436‡ | $1,333‡ | $2,526 |
‡ 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) | 11 | $3,219–$4,898 | $3,750 | $13,944 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $12,861–$20,582 | $16,250 | $31,015 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $277,324 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $252,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $31,015 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $23,261 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,526 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tomma Abts worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tomma Abts work is $3,750. The median Tomma Abts work on paper sells for $9,480 across 22 lots. The median Tomma Abts print sells for $1,062 across 14 lots. The median Tomma Abts painting sells for $264,662 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Tomma Abts work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tomma Abts work on paper is $9,480.
What is Tomma Abts's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tomma Abts work on paper is $31,015.
What is the average price of a Tomma Abts print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tomma Abts print is $1,062. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tomma Abts's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tomma Abts print is $2,526.
What is the average price of a medium Tomma Abts work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tomma Abts work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Tomma Abts work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tomma Abts work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Tomma Abts's auction record?
Tomma Abts's auction record is $277,324, set in 2018.
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