Philip Taaffe Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · b. 1955

ArtSell has recorded 15 auction results for Philip Taaffe works on paper between 2008 and 2025, of which 12 sold (80% sell-through). Prices realised range from $508 to $83,750, with a median of $4,125 across 12 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $83,750 for “Overtone” at Phillips in 2023.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Timoresen-Schadel, 2007

   Mixed media · Paper

   34.3 x 26.5 cm (13 1/2 x 10 3/8 in.)

   Phillips · Oct 14, 2025 · Lot 358
   £3,870≈ $5,132≈ €4,442Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Untitled, 2002

   Oil · Paper

   7 h x 5 w in (18 x 13 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Aug 22, 2025 · Lot 214
   $508≈ £379≈ €438Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Acerodont, 2007

   Mixed media · Paper

   13 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (34.9 x 26.7 cm)

   Phillips · Jun 24, 2025 · Lot 37
   $1,524≈ £1,120≈ €1,313Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Untitled Abstract Monoprint, c.1990s

   Mixed media · Paper

   34 x 22 in

   Concept Art Gallery · May 15, 2025 · Lot 78
   Result not publishedEst. $1,400–1,800View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
5. 
   Overtone, 1983

   Acrylic · Paper

   226.1 x 227.7 cm (89 x 89 5/8 in.)

   Phillips · Mar 3, 2023 · Lot 286
   £69,850≈ $83,750≈ €78,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £35,000–45,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Senza titolo

   34.5 x 81.5 cm

   Capitolium Art · Feb 28, 2023 · Lot 232
   €7,812≈ $8,296≈ £6,851Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
7. 
   Senza titolo

   45.5 x 63.7 cm

   Capitolium Art · Feb 28, 2023 · Lot 231
   €2,142≈ $2,275≈ £1,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
8. 
   Untitled (Rangavalli Glass Monotype), 1991

   Oil · Paper

   24 3/4 x 24 5/8 in. (62.9 x 62.5 cm)

   Phillips · Mar 11, 2022 · Lot 24
   $1,890≈ £1,444≈ €1,720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Untitled, 2002

   Gouache · Paper

   4 h x 6 w in (10 x 15 cm)

   Wright · Jul 15, 2021 · Lot 297
   $1,125≈ £812≈ €953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
10. 
    Three works: Rangavalli, 1991

    Oil · Paper

    each approximately 24-3/4 x 23-1/2 in.

    Brunk Auctions · May 11, 2018 · Lot 125
    $4,500≈ £3,318≈ €3,771HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
11. 
    Untitled #7, 2000

    Oil · Paper

    15 3/4 x 37 1/2 in. (40 x 95.3 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 17, 2015 · Lot 40
    $20,000≈ £12,882≈ €17,680Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Untitled #5, 2000

    Oil · Paper

    16 3/4 x 39 3/8 in. (42.5 x 100 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 17, 2015 · Lot 39
    $15,000≈ £9,662≈ €13,260Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Untitled, 1988

    Watercolor · Paper

    43.2 x 56 cm

    Lempertz · May 30, 2015 · Lot 660
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
14. 
    Melting Head, 2004

    Oil · Paper

    39 1/2 x 26 1/2 in. (100.4 x 67.4 cm.)

    Phillips · Sep 16, 2014 · Lot 173
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Untitled, 1995

    Watercolor · Paper

    13 h x 9¾ w in (33 x 25 cm)

    Wright · Feb 27, 2014 · Lot 205
    $3,750≈ £2,253≈ €2,746Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
16. 
    Strangulation with Necktie, 1985

    Acrylic · Paper

    21 x 13in (53.4 x 33cm)

    Bonhams · May 5, 2008 · Lot 118
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗

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