> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tony-duquette · updated 2026-11-02

# Tony Duquette (1914–1999)

## What is Tony Duquette’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Tony Duquette at 10 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,356 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,404–$3,631, n=10). The auction record is $64,000 for Memento Mori necklace (2026, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memento Mori necklace, 1995 | Gold | $64,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Six panel screen, 1994 | Screen | $37,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2015 |
| 3 | A Pair of Crystalline Resin Pagodas, circa 1965 | Crystalline resin | $22,458 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 4 | A Petrified Wood, Resin and Metal Side Table, 1990s | Petrified Wood, Resin and Metal | $13,475 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 5 | Ring, 1995 | Gold | $12,500 | Bonhams | Oct 2018 |
| 6 | Pair of Bas Relief Plaques, 1940 | Plaster | $12,112 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 7 | A Pair of Painted Resin Tabourets, circa 1960s | Painted resin | $11,229 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 8 | A Set of Six Suede Upholstered Pierced Gilt-Metal Side Chairs, 1960s | Suede upholstered pierced gilt-metal | $11,229 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 9 | A Biomorphic mirror and console, designed by Tony Duquette,, 1960 | — | $9,762 | Dorotheum | Jun 2017 |
| 10 | A Set of Twelve Hammered Brass Chargers and Beakers, circa 1960s | Hammered brass | $8,983 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $5,100 |
| Other | 58 | $3,625 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $3,825 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $3,825 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $2,295 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tony Duquette is an American artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,825.

A work by Tony Duquette sold in 2026 for $64,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tony Duquette work worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Duquette work is $3,825.

The median Tony Duquette sculpture sells for $4,650 across 8 lots.

The median Tony Duquette painting sells for $1,894 across 6 lots.

The median Tony Duquette photograph sells for $511 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,894 | $4,075 | 85.7% | 2025-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,160 | $5,000 | — | 2026-03-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $4,650 | $14,600 | 80% | 2024-04-30 |
| Photography | 2 | $511 | $512 | — | 2025-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $22,458 | $64,000 | — | 2026-03-26 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,659–$2,252 | $1,894 | $4,075 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,032–$5,100 | $4,200 | $8,925 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $14,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $12,112 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,075 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,295 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,320 |
| Photography | 2025 | $512 |
| Photography | 2025 | $510 |

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 Tony Duquette worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Duquette work is $3,825. The median Tony Duquette sculpture sells for $4,650 across 8 lots. The median Tony Duquette painting sells for $1,894 across 6 lots. The median Tony Duquette photograph sells for $511 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tony Duquette's auction record?

Tony Duquette's auction record is $64,000, set in 2026.

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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, “Tony Duquette auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tony-duquette (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.