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# Wilson Tawaquaptewa (1873–1960)

Wilson Tawaquaptewa is a Hopi artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,133. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wilson Tawaquaptewa sold in 2011 for $5,629, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wilson Tawaquaptewa work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilson Tawaquaptewa work is $2,133.

The median Wilson Tawaquaptewa sculpture sells for $2,726 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $2,726 | $6,518 | 87.5% | 2011-09-24 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,015–$5,629 | $2,726 | $6,518 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $6,518 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $6,518 |

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 Wilson Tawaquaptewa worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilson Tawaquaptewa work is $2,133. The median Wilson Tawaquaptewa sculpture sells for $2,726 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Wilson Tawaquaptewa sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilson Tawaquaptewa sculpture is $2,726.

### What is Wilson Tawaquaptewa's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilson Tawaquaptewa sculpture is $6,518.

### What is the average price of a small Wilson Tawaquaptewa sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilson Tawaquaptewa sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,726, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Wilson Tawaquaptewa's auction record?

Wilson Tawaquaptewa's auction record is $31,250, set in 2010.

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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, “Wilson Tawaquaptewa auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilson-tawaquaptewa (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.