J. R. R. Tolkien
J. R. R. Tolkien is an artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $842. 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 is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,882; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. R. R. Tolkien work is $842.
The median J. R. R. Tolkien print sells for $1,882 across 3 lots.
The median J. R. R. Tolkien work on paper sells for $541 across 2 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 | 4 | $1,882‡ | $1,892 | 75% | 2025-09-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $541† | $1,038† | — | 2023-11-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,892 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,882‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,038† |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $44 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. R. R. Tolkien work is $842. The median J. R. R. Tolkien print sells for $1,882 across 3 lots. The median J. R. R. Tolkien work on paper sells for $541 across 2 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 J. R. R. Tolkien's auction record?
J. R. R. Tolkien's auction record is $2,185, set in 1995.
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