> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dave-tinsley · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

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

## 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).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dave Tinsley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dave-tinsley (updated 2026-11-01).

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.