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# Bruce Tippett (1933–2017)

## What is Bruce Tippett’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $1,207 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Bruce Tippett work 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bruce Tippett auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bruce-tippett (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.