Bruce Tippett (1933–2017)
What is Bruce Tippett’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Bruce Tippett at 9 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,066 including buyer’s premium (middle half $529–$1,320, n=5). The auction record is $4,103 for Item 16, 1963 (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Item 16, 1963, 1963 | Acrylic paint | $4,103 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 2 | Coat rack, 1968 | Coat rack | $3,720 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2008 |
| 3 | Item 16, 1963 | Acrylic and wood assemblage on canvas | $2,311 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Renna hat stand, 1968 | Hat stand | $1,875 | Wright | Mar 2012 |
| 5 | Running Wind, 1979 | Ink and gouache on paper in a Plexiglas frame | $1,675 | Sotheby's | Feb 2021 |
| 6 | Renna coatrack, 1968 | Coatrack | $1,320 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Abstract, 1959, 1933 | Oil on board | $1,094 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 8 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas) | Acrylic on canvas | $1,066 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Renna, 1970s | Painted wood | $529 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Renna, 1974 | H 187 x diam 100 ca. cm appendiabiti in legno curvato e laccato. Produzione Gavina | $406 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $1,207 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,598 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Bruce Tippett is a British (modern) artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,320.
A work by Bruce Tippett sold in 2026 for $2,311, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Tippett work is $1,320.
The median Bruce Tippett painting sells for $1,675 across 3 lots.
The median Bruce Tippett work on paper sells for $380 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,675 | $4,103 | — | 2023-02-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $380 | $380 | — | 2023-03-14 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,103 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,675 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $380 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bruce Tippett worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce Tippett work is $1,320. The median Bruce Tippett painting sells for $1,675 across 3 lots. The median Bruce Tippett work on paper sells for $380 across 2 lots.
What is Bruce Tippett's auction record?
Bruce Tippett's auction record is $4,103, set in 2020.
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