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# Doris Clare Zinkeisen (1898–1991)

## What is Doris Clare Zinkeisen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $2,162 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $422 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $2,192 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,058 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Doris Clare Zinkeisen work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Doris Clare Zinkeisen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/doris-clare-zinkeisen (updated 2026-11-03).

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.