Charles Tyrrell (b. 1950)
What is Charles Tyrrell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Charles Tyrrell at 6 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,089 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,075–$3,825, n=5). The auction record is $12,537 for Abstract (2014, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $12,537 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2014 |
| 2 | Cross Flow, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $10,186 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2014 |
| 3 | Charles Tyrrell (b.1950)C5.06Oil on canvas laid on board, 89 x 89cm (35 x 35'')Signed and dated 2006 versoProvenance: With the Taylor Galleries, Dublin, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $8,718 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | UP AND ABOUT | Oil on canvas | $4,873 | deVeres Art Auctions | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | P3.05, 2005 | Oil on aluminum | $4,300 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Up and About, 1974 | Oil paint | $3,825 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | P4.08, 2008 | Oil on aluminium | $3,756 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2016 |
| 8 | Plate 5, 1999 | Oil on aluminium | $3,085 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2019 |
| 9 | P2.08, 2008 | Oil on aluminium | $1,878 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2016 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WB1, 2005 | Woodblock print | $1,278 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,878 |
| Other | 8 | $1,118 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,873 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,082 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $595 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Tyrrell is an Irish artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,478. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Tyrrell sold in 2026 for $4,873, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Tyrrell on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Tyrrell work worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Tyrrell work is $1,478.
The median Charles Tyrrell painting sells for $595 across 16 lots.
The median Charles Tyrrell print sells for $577 across 6 lots.
The median Charles Tyrrell work on paper sells for $4 across 1 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 | 17 | $577‡ | $1,278 | 35.3% | 2026-06-19 |
| Paintings | 27 | $595† | $12,537 | 59.3% | 2026-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4 | $4 | — | 2017-07-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,537† | $20,307† | — | 2014-12-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Tyrrell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $577 with 35.3% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $595, record $12,537. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $12,537.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $41–$1,147‡ | $1,075‡ | $1,278 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $67–$111† | $77† | $8,718 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,825–$10,186 | $4,873 | $12,537 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $12,537 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $10,186 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,278 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,147 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Tyrrell worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Tyrrell work is $1,478. The median Charles Tyrrell painting sells for $595 across 16 lots. The median Charles Tyrrell print sells for $577 across 6 lots. The median Charles Tyrrell work on paper sells for $4 across 1 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 Tyrrell painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Tyrrell painting is $595. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Tyrrell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Tyrrell painting is $12,537.
What is the average price of a Charles Tyrrell print?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Tyrrell print is $577. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Tyrrell's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Tyrrell print is $1,278.
What is Charles Tyrrell's auction record?
Charles Tyrrell's auction record is $20,307, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,307 (buyer's premium not included).
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