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# Doris Zinkeisen (1898–1991)

Doris Zinkeisen is a Scottish artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,862. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Doris Zinkeisen sold in 2021 for $5,505, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Doris Zinkeisen work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Zinkeisen work is $1,862.

The median Doris Zinkeisen painting sells for $2,124 across 21 lots.

The median Doris Zinkeisen print sells for $1,200 across 11 lots.

The median Doris Zinkeisen work on paper sells for $191 across 1 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 | 12 | $1,200†‡ | $5,753 | 91.7% | 2025-11-16 |
| Paintings | 26 | $2,124†‡ | $30,669 | 80.8% | 2026-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $191 | $191 | 50% | 2009-04-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Doris Zinkeisen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $1,200 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (26 lots) median $2,124, record $30,669.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,600–$4,779 | $2,100 | $5,753 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $758–$7,584†‡ | $2,124†‡ | $30,669 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $30,669 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $14,708 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,753 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,505 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $191 |

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 Zinkeisen worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Zinkeisen work is $1,862. The median Doris Zinkeisen painting sells for $2,124 across 21 lots. The median Doris Zinkeisen print sells for $1,200 across 11 lots. The median Doris Zinkeisen work on paper sells for $191 across 1 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 Zinkeisen painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doris Zinkeisen painting is $2,124. 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 Zinkeisen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Doris Zinkeisen painting is $30,669.

### What is the average price of a Doris Zinkeisen print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doris Zinkeisen print is $1,200. 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 Zinkeisen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Doris Zinkeisen print is $5,753.

### What is the average price of a medium Doris Zinkeisen painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Doris Zinkeisen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,124, 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 Zinkeisen's auction record?

Doris Zinkeisen's auction record is $30,669, set in 2020.

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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, “Doris Zinkeisen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/doris-zinkeisen (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.