Tubby Brown (1929–2003)
Tubby Brown is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $347. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Tubby Brown sold in 2024 for $531, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tubby Brown on OpeningBid →What is a Tubby Brown work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tubby Brown work is $347.
The median Tubby Brown sculpture sells for $350 across 11 lots.
The median Tubby Brown work on paper sells for $150 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $150† | $500† | 75% | 2023-07-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $350† | $625 | — | 2024-03-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $311–$438† | $350† | $625 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $625 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $531 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $500† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $150† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tubby Brown worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tubby Brown work is $347. The median Tubby Brown sculpture sells for $350 across 11 lots. The median Tubby Brown work on paper sells for $150 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Tubby Brown sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tubby Brown sculpture is $350. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Tubby Brown's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tubby Brown sculpture is $625.
What is the average price of a medium Tubby Brown sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tubby Brown sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Tubby Brown's auction record?
Tubby Brown's auction record is $625, set in 2022.
See the full Tubby Brown record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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