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# Tschabalala Self (b. 1990)

## What is Tschabalala Self’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Tschabalala Self at 8 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $24,935 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,894–$106,410, n=12). The auction record is $566,974 for Princess (2020, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princess, 2017 | Painting | $566,974 | Phillips | Feb 2020 |
| 2 | Sapphire, 2015 | Collage | $487,332 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Out of Body, 2015 | Oil paint | $472,459 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Lilith, 2015 | Oil, acrylic, flashe, fabric and dry leaf on canvas/linen | $421,934 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Pressed, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $418,515 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 6 | KLK, 2017 | Canvas | $405,955 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | KLK | — | $405,955 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Star, 2015 | Canvas | $350,000 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Florida, 2015 | Collage | $337,684 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Carma, 2016 | Painting | $305,002 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $162,419 |
| Other | 15 | $69,850 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $160,785 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $31,500 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tschabalala Self is an American artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $87,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Tschabalala Self sold in 2026 for $97,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tschabalala Self work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tschabalala Self work is $87,500.

The median Tschabalala Self painting sells for $191,442 across 24 lots.

The median Tschabalala Self print sells for $10,080 across 8 lots.

The median Tschabalala Self work on paper sells for $31,455 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $10,080 | $137,778 | — | 2026-07-07 |
| Paintings | 26 | $191,442 | $566,974 | 92.3% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $31,455 | $125,000 | — | 2026-09-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $20,098 | $27,940 | — | 2025-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $275,908 | $566,974 | — | 2025-11-21 |

Tschabalala Self's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $10,080. Paintings (26 lots) median $191,442, record $566,974. A typical Tschabalala Self painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $275,908.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $31,625–$96,236 | $45,619 | $277,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $164,052–$301,961 | $252,000 | $566,974 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $566,974 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $418,515 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $137,778 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $125,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $36,586 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $27,940 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $18,900 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $12,255 |

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 Tschabalala Self worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tschabalala Self work is $87,500. The median Tschabalala Self painting sells for $191,442 across 24 lots. The median Tschabalala Self print sells for $10,080 across 8 lots. The median Tschabalala Self work on paper sells for $31,455 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Tschabalala Self painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tschabalala Self painting is $191,442.

### What is Tschabalala Self's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tschabalala Self painting is $566,974.

### What is the average price of a large Tschabalala Self painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tschabalala Self painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $252,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Tschabalala Self's auction record?

Tschabalala Self's auction record is $566,974, set in 2020.

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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, “Tschabalala Self auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tschabalala-self (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.