Tony Costa (b. 1955)
What is Tony Costa’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Tony Costa at 4 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $325 including buyer’s premium (middle half $178–$491, n=5). The auction record is $25,534 for Lindy Lee (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindy Lee, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $25,534 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 2 | View from Lady Macquarie's chair | Oil on canvas on board | $491 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 3 | Study, Three Figures | Oil on canvas board | $325 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Landscape | Oil on canvas on board | $250 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Three Indigenous Figures | Oil on board | $178 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Distant Cattle Station | Oil on board | $147 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Northern Territory Landscape | Oil on board | $42 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Tony Costa is an Australia artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $214.
A work by Tony Costa is recorded as sold in 2026 for $261; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tony Costa on OpeningBid →What is a Tony Costa work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Costa work is $214.
The median Tony Costa painting sells for $178 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $178† | $25,534 | 78.6% | 2026-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $162–$287† | $180† | $491 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $25,534 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $491 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tony Costa worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Costa work is $214. The median Tony Costa painting sells for $178 across 11 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 Tony Costa painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony Costa painting is $178. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Tony Costa's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony Costa painting is $25,534.
What is Tony Costa's auction record?
Tony Costa's auction record is $25,534, set in 2026.
See the full Tony Costa record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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