> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tubby-brown · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tubby Brown auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tubby-brown (updated 2026-11-01).

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.