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

# 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.

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

## 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).

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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, “David Tinsley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-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.