Tracey Emin (b. 1963)
What is Tracey Emin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,193 auction results for Tracey Emin at 52 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,653 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,122–$10,521, n=248). The auction record is $4,367,438 for My Bed (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Bed, 1998 | Mattress, linens, pillows and objects | $4,367,438 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 2 | Like A Cloud of Blood, 2022 | Acrylic paint | $2,613,938 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | I told you don't try to find me, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $1,649,134 | Christie's | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | A certain degree of anger, 2016 | Acrylic paint | $1,612,089 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | This is life without you - You made me Feel like This, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $1,161,311 | Phillips | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Mad Tracey from Margate. Everyone´s Been There, 1997 | Appliqué blanket, fabric from clothing provided by friends | $1,155,728 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | Exorcism of the Last Painting I Ever Made, 1996 | Installation | $1,105,242 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 8 | But you never wanted me, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $914,400 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 9 | Spending time with you, 2015 | Acrylic paint | $685,157 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | The Shower, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $658,381 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 253 | $39,717 |
| Works on paper | 121 | $15,592 |
| Sculpture | 19 | $9,682 |
| Photographs | 9 | $6,050 |
| Paintings | 109 | $3,000 |
| Prints | 556 | $1,919 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 165 | $100,285 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 413 | $2,706 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 471 | $2,012 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,193 results from 52 houses · How we compute these figures
Tracey Emin is a British (modern) artist with 1,478 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,592. 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 Tracey Emin sold in 2026 for $33,497, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tracey Emin on OpeningBid →What is a Tracey Emin work worth?
Across 1,184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tracey Emin work is $2,592.
The median Tracey Emin print sells for $1,750 across 805 lots.
The median Tracey Emin sculpture sells for $88,576 across 98 lots.
The median Tracey Emin work on paper sells for $13,070 across 59 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Tracey Emin prints typically sell for $1,108–$5,345 (the middle half of 404 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Tracey Emin prints typically sell for $1,013–$2,783 (the middle half of 376 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 | 912 | $1,750†‡ | $157,052 | 88.3% | 2026-10-07 |
| Paintings | 48 | $65,838 | $4.4M | 95.8% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 67 | $13,070 | $1.1M | 88.1% | 2026-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 100 | $88,576‡ | $495,000 | 98% | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 30 | $11,512‡ | $176,400 | 80% | 2026-03-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 105 | $152,324‡ | $4.4M | — | 2026-10-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tracey Emin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (912 lots) median $1,750 with 88.3% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $65,838, record $4,367,438. A typical Tracey Emin painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 105 lots) the median is $152,324.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 376 | $1,013–$2,783†‡ | $1,576†‡ | $64,853 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 404 | $1,108–$5,345†‡ | $2,125†‡ | $115,052 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $571–$7,776†‡ | $674†‡ | $46,388‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $24,334–$73,357 | $46,236 | $273,571 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $172,816–$1.3M | $614,952 | $4.4M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $2,077–$21,942 | $7,439 | $81,662 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $14,688–$50,716 | $44,335 | $129,385 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,068–$43,007‡ | $8,020‡ | $131,676 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $52,402–$97,148 | $69,566 | $460,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 63 | $69,850–$159,840 | $106,250 | $495,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,354–$5,384‡ | $2,401‡ | $16,344 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $16,524–$30,226‡ | $23,996‡ | $37,064 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $4.4M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $495,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $460,200 |
| Photography | 2024 | $176,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $157,052 |
| Photography | 2024 | $151,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tracey Emin worth?
Across 1,184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tracey Emin work is $2,592. The median Tracey Emin print sells for $1,750 across 805 lots. The median Tracey Emin sculpture sells for $88,576 across 98 lots. The median Tracey Emin work on paper sells for $13,070 across 59 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tracey Emin prints typically sell for $1,108–$5,345 (the middle half of 404 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Tracey Emin prints typically sell for $1,013–$2,783 (the middle half of 376 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 Tracey Emin print?
Based on 805 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tracey Emin print is $1,750. 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 Tracey Emin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tracey Emin print is $157,052.
What is the average price of a Tracey Emin sculpture?
Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tracey Emin sculpture is $88,576. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tracey Emin's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tracey Emin sculpture is $495,000.
What is the average price of a Tracey Emin work on paper?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tracey Emin work on paper is $13,070.
What is Tracey Emin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tracey Emin work on paper is $1,105,242.
What is the average price of a medium Tracey Emin print?
Based on 404 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tracey Emin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,125, 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 small Tracey Emin print?
Based on 376 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tracey Emin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,576, 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 Tracey Emin's auction record?
Tracey Emin's auction record is $4,367,438, set in 2014.
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