Tunga (1952–2016)
Tunga is a Brazilian artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $26,349. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tunga sold in 2026 for $5,587,197, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tunga on OpeningBid →What is a Tunga work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tunga work is $26,349.
The median Tunga sculpture sells for $63,568 across 29 lots.
The median Tunga work on paper sells for $8,095 across 12 lots.
The median Tunga photograph sells for $21,824 across 4 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $14,075‡ | $15,080 | — | 2014-08-21 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2007-04-25 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $8,095‡ | $16,349 | 80% | 2022-09-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 31 | $63,568‡ | $5.6M | 93.5% | 2026-06-04 |
| Photography | 4 | $21,824 | $36,283 | — | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $131,907‡ | $5.6M | — | 2026-06-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,960–$8,095‡ | $7,529‡ | $9,455‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $25,273–$66,852‡ | $50,630‡ | $76,887‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $61,159–$127,979‡ | $70,842‡ | $5.6M |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5.6M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $254,000 |
| Photography | 2011 | $36,283 |
| Photography | 2005 | $27,398 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $16,349 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $15,843‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $15,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $14,075 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tunga worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tunga work is $26,349. The median Tunga sculpture sells for $63,568 across 29 lots. The median Tunga work on paper sells for $8,095 across 12 lots. The median Tunga photograph sells for $21,824 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Tunga sculpture?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tunga sculpture is $63,568. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tunga's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tunga sculpture is $5,587,197.
What is the average price of a Tunga work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tunga work on paper is $8,095. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tunga's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tunga work on paper is $16,349.
What is the average price of a medium Tunga sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tunga sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $50,630, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Tunga sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tunga sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $70,842, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tunga's auction record?
Tunga's auction record is $5,587,197, set in 2026.
See the full Tunga record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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