J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973)
J.R.R. Tolkien is an artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,377. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by J.R.R. Tolkien sold in 2024 for $7,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J.R.R. Tolkien work is $4,377.
The median J.R.R. Tolkien photograph sells for $4,517 across 17 lots.
The median J.R.R. Tolkien work on paper sells for $4,997 across 8 lots.
The median J.R.R. Tolkien print sells for $1,098 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,098‡ | $1,904 | — | 2025-07-23 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $4,997 | $31,768 | — | 2019-12-04 |
| Photography | 17 | $4,517 | $121,051 | — | 2024-12-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $121,051 |
| Photography | 2014 | $43,644 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $31,768 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $13,509 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,904 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $291‡ |
‡ 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 J.R.R. Tolkien worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J.R.R. Tolkien work is $4,377. The median J.R.R. Tolkien photograph sells for $4,517 across 17 lots. The median J.R.R. Tolkien work on paper sells for $4,997 across 8 lots. The median J.R.R. Tolkien print sells for $1,098 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a J.R.R. Tolkien photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a J.R.R. Tolkien photograph is $4,517.
What is J.R.R. Tolkien's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a J.R.R. Tolkien photograph is $121,051.
What is J.R.R. Tolkien's auction record?
J.R.R. Tolkien's auction record is $121,051, set in 2008.
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