Ian Tyson (1933–2021)
Ian Tyson is a British (modern) artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $345. 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 Ian Tyson sold in 2025 for $466, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Tyson work is $345.
The median Ian Tyson print sells for $291 across 31 lots.
The median Ian Tyson painting sells for $245 across 2 lots.
The median Ian Tyson work on paper sells for $568 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ian Tyson prints typically sell for $198–$643 (the middle half of 23 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 | 41 | $291†‡ | $1,347 | 75.6% | 2024-12-06 |
| Paintings | 3 | $245‡ | $466 | 66.7% | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $568 | $902 | — | 2025-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $617 | $631 | — | 2021-07-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,154 | $1,347 | — | 2022-03-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ian Tyson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (41 lots) median $291 with 75.6% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $245, record $466. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,154.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $198–$643†‡ | $276†‡ | $1,347 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $250–$458†‡ | $337†‡ | $568 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,347 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,154 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $902 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $631 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $602 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $568 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $466 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $25‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ian Tyson worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Tyson work is $345. The median Ian Tyson print sells for $291 across 31 lots. The median Ian Tyson painting sells for $245 across 2 lots. The median Ian Tyson work on paper sells for $568 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ian Tyson prints typically sell for $198–$643 (the middle half of 23 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 Ian Tyson print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ian Tyson print is $291. 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 Ian Tyson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ian Tyson print is $1,347.
What is the average price of a small Ian Tyson print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ian Tyson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $276, 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 Ian Tyson's auction record?
Ian Tyson's auction record is $1,347, set in 2020.
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