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# John Tunnard (1900–1971)

## What is John Tunnard’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 103 auction results for John Tunnard at 12 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,760 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,362–$32,156, n=6). The auction record is $147,078 for Painting No.1 (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painting No.1, 1900 | Tempera | $147,078 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 2 | Morvah | Oil and tempera on board | $142,419 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Painting 1942, 1900 | Oil paint | $140,290 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 4 | Abstract Composition, 1900 | Oil paint | $109,109 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | Colonade, 1961 | Oil paint | $99,279 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | landmark | Oil on board | $98,989 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 7 | Measures, 1944 | Oil paint | $77,075 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Construction | Oil and gesso on board | $70,928 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 9 | Three Pairs, 1900 | Gouache | $55,722 | Bonhams | Jun 2017 |
| 10 | luna spa | — | $52,761 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $25,900 |
| Other | 11 | $22,800 |
| Works on paper | 43 | $11,484 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $11,990 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $11,950 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 103 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Tunnard is a British (modern) artist with 128 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $11,645. 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 John Tunnard sold in 2025 for $34,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Tunnard work worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Tunnard work is $11,645.

The median John Tunnard work on paper sells for $10,570 across 50 lots.

The median John Tunnard painting sells for $15,302 across 38 lots.

The median John Tunnard print sells for $115 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) John Tunnard work on papers typically sell for $4,440–$36,657 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) John Tunnard paintings typically sell for $9,105–$34,375 (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 | 9 | $115†‡ | $315 | 77.8% | 2024-06-26 |
| Paintings | 45 | $15,302‡ | $147,078 | 84.4% | 2025-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $10,570†‡ | $49,919 | 94.3% | 2026-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $140,290 | $147,078 | — | 2023-10-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

John Tunnard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $115 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $15,302, record $147,078. A typical John Tunnard painting sells for around 134× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $140,290.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $106–$201†‡ | $115†‡ | $315 |

† 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 | $3,455–$47,762‡ | $11,990‡ | $77,075 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $9,105–$34,375 | $12,123 | $142,419 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $3,190–$22,501†‡ | $9,038†‡ | $25,497 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $4,440–$36,657‡ | $10,570‡ | $49,919 |

† 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 | 2006 | $147,078 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $142,419 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $49,919 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $48,690 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $315 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $233‡ |

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

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 John Tunnard worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Tunnard work is $11,645. The median John Tunnard work on paper sells for $10,570 across 50 lots. The median John Tunnard painting sells for $15,302 across 38 lots. The median John Tunnard print sells for $115 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Tunnard work on papers typically sell for $4,440–$36,657 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) John Tunnard paintings typically sell for $9,105–$34,375 (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 John Tunnard work on paper?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Tunnard work on paper is $10,570. 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 John Tunnard's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Tunnard work on paper is $49,919.

### What is the average price of a John Tunnard painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Tunnard painting is $15,302. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is John Tunnard's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Tunnard painting is $147,078.

### What is the average price of a medium John Tunnard work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Tunnard work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,570, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium John Tunnard painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Tunnard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,123, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is John Tunnard's auction record?

John Tunnard's auction record is $147,078, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John Tunnard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-tunnard (updated 2026-11-03).

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.