Dave Tinsley (b. 1951)
Dave Tinsley is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $350. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Dave Tinsley sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $400 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dave Tinsley on OpeningBid →What is a Dave Tinsley work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dave Tinsley work is $350.
The median Dave Tinsley painting sells for $425 across 21 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Dave Tinsley paintings typically sell for $300–$650 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $425† | $1,200† | — | 2023-11-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $750† | $1,200† | — | 2023-11-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $300–$650† | $425† | $1,200† |
† 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 | 2023 | $1,200† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $750† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dave Tinsley worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dave Tinsley work is $350. The median Dave Tinsley painting sells for $425 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Dave Tinsley paintings typically sell for $300–$650 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Dave Tinsley painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dave Tinsley painting is $425. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dave Tinsley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dave Tinsley painting is $1,200. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,200 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Dave Tinsley painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dave Tinsley painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $425, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dave Tinsley's auction record?
Dave Tinsley's auction record is $1,200, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,200 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Dave Tinsley record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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