Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901–1979)
Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe is a British (modern) artist with 126 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,521. 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 Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,600; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe work is $1,521.
The median Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe work on paper sells for $1,979 across 46 lots.
The median Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe print sells for $516 across 39 lots.
The median Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe painting sells for $2,130 across 25 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe prints typically sell for $257–$1,303 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe work on papers typically sell for $406–$2,142 (the middle half of 27 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 | 42 | $516†‡ | $3,256 | 92.9% | 2026-07-21 |
| Paintings | 28 | $2,130† | $6,085 | 89.3% | 2024-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 54 | $1,979†‡ | $20,913 | 85.2% | 2026-06-30 |
| Photography | 1 | $299‡ | $299‡ | — | 2006-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $10,907‡ | $20,913 | — | 2025-11-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (42 lots) median $516 with 92.9% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $2,130, record $6,085. A typical Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe painting sells for around 4.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $10,907.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $257–$1,303†‡ | $541†‡ | $3,256 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,521–$1,826 | $1,750 | $4,170 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,513–$4,681† | $3,669† | $6,085 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $406–$2,142†‡ | $1,077†‡ | $5,036 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,761–$8,715†‡ | $5,090†‡ | $20,913 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $20,913 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $11,816‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,085 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $5,550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $3,256 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,846 |
| Photography | 2006 | $299‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe worth?
Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe work is $1,521. The median Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe work on paper sells for $1,979 across 46 lots. The median Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe print sells for $516 across 39 lots. The median Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe painting sells for $2,130 across 25 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe prints typically sell for $257–$1,303 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe work on papers typically sell for $406–$2,142 (the middle half of 27 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 Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe work on paper is $1,979. 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 Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe work on paper is $20,913.
What is the average price of a Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe print?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe print is $516. 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 Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe print is $3,256.
What is the average price of a Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe painting is $2,130. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe painting is $6,085.
What is the average price of a small Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe print?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe print (small (under 50 cm)) is $541, 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 Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,077, 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 Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe's auction record?
Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe's auction record is $20,913, set in 2007.
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