> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tunga · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tunga auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tunga (updated 2026-11-03).

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.