David Tinsley (b. 1951)
David Tinsley is an American artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $325. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by David Tinsley sold in 2026 for $1,056, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Tinsley on OpeningBid →What is a David Tinsley work worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Tinsley work is $325.
The median David Tinsley painting sells for $350 across 63 lots.
The median David Tinsley sculpture sells for $375 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Tinsley paintings typically sell for $275–$450 (the middle half of 60 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 | 77 | $350† | $1,200† | 81.8% | 2026-02-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $375† | $550† | — | 2023-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $850† | $1,200† | — | 2026-02-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $275–$450† | $375† | $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 | 2026 | $1,056 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $550† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $200† |
† 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 David Tinsley worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Tinsley work is $325. The median David Tinsley painting sells for $350 across 63 lots. The median David Tinsley sculpture sells for $375 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Tinsley paintings typically sell for $275–$450 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a David Tinsley painting?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Tinsley painting is $350. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Tinsley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David 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 David Tinsley painting?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Tinsley painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Tinsley's auction record?
David 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 David Tinsley record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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