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# David Tremlett (b. 1945)

## What is David Tremlett’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for David Tremlett at 21 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,724 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,753–$3,654, n=7). The auction record is $22,159 for Drawing 1 for a wall (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drawing 1 for a wall, 1945 | Pastel sur papier | $22,159 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Writing for space, 1992 | Pencil | $11,043 | Christie's | Apr 2004 |
| 3 | No Ceiling, 1990 | Pastel et craie sur papier | $8,513 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Wall Lines #6, 2003 | Pastel on paper | $7,822 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | No Man's Land - Kalahari, 1945 | Crayon | $6,629 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Turin Wall, 1945 | Inkjet printing on cotton paper, ed. 2/10 | $6,033 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | No Man's Land - Kalahari, 1945 | Conte crayon on paper laid on paper | $5,187 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | For a Political Prisoner, 1984 | Pastello su carta | $4,765 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | 12 plans for 3 ceilings #3, 1997 | Grafite e pastelli su carta | $4,515 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled (Lost in People), 1985 | Pencil | $3,889 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $2,794 |
| Other | 6 | $2,516 |
| Prints | 6 | $307 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $5,274 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $2,046 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,170 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Tremlett is a British (modern) artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,724. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Tremlett sold in 2026 for $2,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Tremlett work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Tremlett work is $2,724.

The median David Tremlett work on paper sells for $3,264 across 43 lots.

The median David Tremlett print sells for $245 across 13 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) David Tremlett work on papers typically sell for $2,049–$4,959 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | $245†‡ | $6,033 | 76.5% | 2026-04-08 |
| Works on Paper | 56 | $3,264†‡ | $25,696† | 76.8% | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $20,251†‡ | $25,696† | — | 2023-04-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $60–$422‡ | $210‡ | $552 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $849–$1,153†‡ | $989†‡ | $2,794 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $2,049–$4,959† | $2,887† | $22,159 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $6,350–$8,340†‡ | $6,968†‡ | $25,696† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $25,696† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $22,159 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,033 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,724 |

† 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 Tremlett worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Tremlett work is $2,724. The median David Tremlett work on paper sells for $3,264 across 43 lots. The median David Tremlett print sells for $245 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Tremlett work on papers typically sell for $2,049–$4,959 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 David Tremlett work on paper?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Tremlett work on paper is $3,264. 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 David Tremlett's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Tremlett work on paper is $25,696. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,696 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a David Tremlett print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Tremlett print is $245. 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 David Tremlett's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Tremlett print is $6,033.

### What is the average price of a medium David Tremlett work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Tremlett work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large David Tremlett work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large David Tremlett work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,968, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 David Tremlett's auction record?

David Tremlett's auction record is $25,696, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,696 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Tremlett auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-tremlett (updated 2026-11-02).

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.