Joe Tilson (1928–2023)
What is Joe Tilson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 291 auction results for Joe Tilson at 43 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $824 including buyer’s premium (middle half $348–$2,619, n=45). The auction record is $79,764 for Late Summer (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Late Summer, 1959 | Oil and sand on canvas | $79,764 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Transparency Astronaut Seat B, 1928 | Screen with acrylic and cellulose on wood relief, unique | $77,387 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 3 | Summer ,1959, no. 2 | — | $74,502 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | giudecca | — | $67,634 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 5 | Capital IV, 1928 | Acrylic paint | $47,858 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 6 | Capital V, 1928 | Acrylic paint | $47,858 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 7 | Transparency, Astronaut Seat (E), 1928 | Silk screen on acrylic in an acrylic painted wood relief frame | $42,377 | Christie's | Dec 2012 |
| 8 | Pool Mantra, 1978 | Acrylic paint | $41,748 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | UH! OH!, 1963 | Oil paint | $39,373 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Moon Mantra, 1971-1972 | Oil paint | $30,744 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $6,216 |
| Other | 37 | $2,052 |
| Prints | 114 | $749 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $291 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $7,806 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 121 | $856 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $779 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 291 results from 43 houses · How we compute these figures
Joe Tilson is a British artist with 476 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $756. 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 Joe Tilson sold in 2026 for $906, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 286 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joe Tilson work is $756.
The median Joe Tilson print sells for $605 across 191 lots.
The median Joe Tilson painting sells for $5,888 across 28 lots.
The median Joe Tilson sculpture sells for $9,477 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Joe Tilson prints typically sell for $327–$924 (the middle half of 131 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Joe Tilson prints typically sell for $209–$1,077 (the middle half of 32 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 | 210 | $605†‡ | $10,977 | 91% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 29 | $5,888‡ | $79,764 | 96.6% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $617‡ | $24,100 | 91.7% | 2026-07-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $9,477 | $39,373 | 78.6% | 2026-07-15 |
| Photography | 6 | $923‡ | $1,091 | 83.3% | 2025-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $43,392‡ | $79,764 | — | 2026-03-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Joe Tilson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (210 lots) median $605 with 91% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $5,888, record $79,764. A typical Joe Tilson painting sells for around 9.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $43,392.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $209–$1,077†‡ | $545†‡ | $4,046 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 131 | $327–$924†‡ | $604†‡ | $10,977 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $493–$1,302†‡ | $888†‡ | $9,912 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,619–$5,448 | $4,175 | $6,674 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $3,970–$21,900‡ | $11,167‡ | $47,858 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,593–$41,748‡ | $27,902‡ | $79,764 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $255–$1,948‡ | $796‡ | $17,822 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,473–$9,477 | $3,776 | $25,319 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $228–$1,071‡ | $923‡ | $1,091 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $79,764 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $47,858 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $39,373 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $25,319 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $24,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $17,822 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $10,977 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $9,912 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Joe Tilson worth?
Across 286 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joe Tilson work is $756. The median Joe Tilson print sells for $605 across 191 lots. The median Joe Tilson painting sells for $5,888 across 28 lots. The median Joe Tilson sculpture sells for $9,477 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Joe Tilson prints typically sell for $327–$924 (the middle half of 131 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Joe Tilson prints typically sell for $209–$1,077 (the middle half of 32 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 Joe Tilson print?
Based on 191 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joe Tilson print is $605. 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 Joe Tilson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joe Tilson print is $10,977.
What is the average price of a Joe Tilson painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joe Tilson painting is $5,888. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Joe Tilson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joe Tilson painting is $79,764.
What is the average price of a Joe Tilson sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joe Tilson sculpture is $9,477.
What is Joe Tilson's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joe Tilson sculpture is $39,373.
What is the average price of a medium Joe Tilson print?
Based on 131 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Joe Tilson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $604, 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 the average price of a small Joe Tilson print?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Joe Tilson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $545, 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 Joe Tilson's auction record?
Joe Tilson's auction record is $79,764, set in 2017.
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