Doris Clare Zinkeisen (1898–1991)
What is Doris Clare Zinkeisen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Doris Clare Zinkeisen at 15 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,702 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,307–$2,307, n=12). The auction record is $25,615 for Portrait of Miss Harold Taylor (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Miss Harold Taylor, 1897 | Portrait | $25,615 | Bonhams | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Portrait of Mrs Irwin Buxton, 1898 | Oil paint | $16,086 | Christie's | Mar 2011 |
| 3 | The first Derby, run in 1780 and won by Sir Charles Bunbury's colt 'Diomed', 1898 | Oil paint | $8,714 | Christie's | Mar 2005 |
| 4 | Backstage at the Ballet | Oil on canvas | $6,636 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | The Horse Fair, 1898 | Oil paint | $5,920 | Christie's | Mar 2003 |
| 6 | Ballerinas, 1898 | Oil paint | $5,854 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 7 | The Surrey with the Fringe on top, 1898 | Oil paint | $5,547 | Christie's | Sep 2009 |
| 8 | Trains of Running Horses | Oil on canvas | $4,618 | Sworders | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Parchet Dauphine, Paris, 1898 | Oil paint | $4,605 | Christie's | Apr 2000 |
| 10 | Summer Afternoon in the Square, 1898 | Oil paint | $4,357 | Christie's | Mar 2000 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $2,162 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $422 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $2,192 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,058 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Doris Clare Zinkeisen is a British (modern) artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,702. 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 Doris Clare Zinkeisen sold in 2026 for $2,132, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Clare Zinkeisen work is $1,702.
The median Doris Clare Zinkeisen painting sells for $1,737 across 69 lots.
The median Doris Clare Zinkeisen work on paper sells for $493 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Doris Clare Zinkeisen paintings typically sell for $1,176–$3,635 (the middle half of 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 75 | $1,737†‡ | $16,086 | 92% | 2026-09-08 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $493† | $1,365 | 57.1% | 2024-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $8,714† | $25,615 | — | 2025-12-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,274–$1,741†‡ | $1,395†‡ | $2,981 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $1,176–$3,635†‡ | $1,754†‡ | $8,714 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 7 | $334–$722† | $563† | $1,365 |
† 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 | 2011 | $16,086 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $8,714 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,365 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $874 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Doris Clare Zinkeisen worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Clare Zinkeisen work is $1,702. The median Doris Clare Zinkeisen painting sells for $1,737 across 69 lots. The median Doris Clare Zinkeisen work on paper sells for $493 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Doris Clare Zinkeisen paintings typically sell for $1,176–$3,635 (the middle half of 59 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 Doris Clare Zinkeisen painting?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doris Clare Zinkeisen painting is $1,737. 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 Doris Clare Zinkeisen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Doris Clare Zinkeisen painting is $16,086.
What is the average price of a Doris Clare Zinkeisen work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doris Clare Zinkeisen work on paper is $493. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Doris Clare Zinkeisen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Doris Clare Zinkeisen work on paper is $1,365.
What is the average price of a medium Doris Clare Zinkeisen painting?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Doris Clare Zinkeisen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,754, 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 Doris Clare Zinkeisen's auction record?
Doris Clare Zinkeisen's auction record is $25,615, set in 2021.
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