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# Albert Tucker (1914–1999)

## What is Albert Tucker’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 207 auction results for Albert Tucker at 8 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $33,723 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,819–$67,756, n=26). The auction record is $597,776 for FLIRTATION (2012, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLIRTATION, 1954 | Oil on composition board | $597,776 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2012 |
| 2 | INTRUDER AND PARROTS, 1964 – 68 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $430,745 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2017 |
| 3 | THE CARD PLAYERS, 1961 - 73 | Oil on composition board | $242,655 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2022 |
| 4 | Betrayal, 1952 | Oil on composition board | $225,323 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | AUSTRALIAN GIRL IN PARIS, 1957 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $220,315 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Betrayal, 1952 | Oil on composition board | $207,427 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2025 |
| 7 | EXPLORER, EVENING, 1965 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $155,993 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Luna Park, 1987 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $147,003 | Menzies Art Brands | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | EXPLORER, EVENING, 1965 | Oil and sand on canvas | $145,047 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Faun, 1966 | Oil on composition board | $119,797 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2009 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $30,242 |
| Paintings | 70 | $22,812 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $12,711 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $118,396 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $27,726 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $12,178 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 207 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albert Tucker is an Australian artist with 286 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $24,718. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Albert Tucker sold in 2026 for $49,182, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Albert Tucker work worth?

Across 205 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Tucker work is $24,718.

The median Albert Tucker painting sells for $26,130 across 150 lots.

The median Albert Tucker work on paper sells for $14,208 across 30 lots.

The median Albert Tucker print sells for $2,720 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Tucker paintings typically sell for $17,300–$46,975 (the middle half of 91 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Albert Tucker paintings typically sell for $7,658–$17,905 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $2,720 | $2,720 | 8.3% | 2024-08-28 |
| Paintings | 181 | $26,130†‡ | $718,853† | 82.9% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $14,208†‡ | $47,928 | 83.3% | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $31,620† | $55,406† | — | 2026-05-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $198,222†‡ | $718,853† | — | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Albert Tucker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $2,720 with 8.3% sell-through. Paintings (181 lots) median $26,130, record $718,853. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $718,853 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Albert Tucker painting sells for around 9.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $198,222.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $7,658–$17,905†‡ | $11,036†‡ | $46,953‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 91 | $17,300–$46,975†‡ | $27,939†‡ | $718,853† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $107,558–$225,323†‡ | $147,003†‡ | $430,745 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $7,770–$23,157†‡ | $12,046†‡ | $38,767 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $17,514–$42,322† | $33,309† | $47,928 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $718,853† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $597,776 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $55,406† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $47,928 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $43,332 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $34,399 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,720 |

† 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 Albert Tucker worth?

Across 205 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Tucker work is $24,718. The median Albert Tucker painting sells for $26,130 across 150 lots. The median Albert Tucker work on paper sells for $14,208 across 30 lots. The median Albert Tucker print sells for $2,720 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Tucker paintings typically sell for $17,300–$46,975 (the middle half of 91 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Albert Tucker paintings typically sell for $7,658–$17,905 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Albert Tucker painting?

Based on 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Tucker painting is $26,130. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Albert Tucker's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Tucker painting is $718,853. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $718,853 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Albert Tucker work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Tucker work on paper is $14,208. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Albert Tucker's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Tucker work on paper is $47,928.

### What is the average price of a Albert Tucker print?

Based on 1 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Tucker print is $2,720.

### What is Albert Tucker's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Tucker print is $2,720.

### What is the average price of a medium Albert Tucker painting?

Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Tucker painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $27,939, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a small Albert Tucker painting?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Tucker painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,036, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Albert Tucker's auction record?

Albert Tucker's auction record is $718,853, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $718,853 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Albert Tucker auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-tucker (updated 2026-11-02).

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.