Joseph Tilson (1928–2023)

Joseph Tilson is a British (modern) artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,560.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions61$1,100$117,16277%2024-06-07
Paintings17$19,916$273,2312026-03-19
Works on Paper10%
Sculpture & Installation2$25,926$47,2922026-03-19
Masterpieces (top of market)5$77,387$273,2312026-03-19

Joseph Tilson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (61 lots) median $1,100 with 77% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $19,916, record $273,231. A typical Joseph Tilson painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $77,387.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Geometry? 32026-03-19Christie's$64,182
The Glorious Walk through the Cosmos2026-03-19Christie's$47,292
Wood Relief No. 162026-03-19Christie's$27,024
Reflector 22026-03-19Christie's$4,560
Melpomene; Euterpe (two works from the Nine Muses portfolio)2026-03-17Toomey$266

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Joseph Tilson print?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Tilson print is $1,100.

What is Joseph Tilson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Tilson print is $117,162.

What is the average price of a Joseph Tilson painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joseph Tilson painting is $19,916.

What is Joseph Tilson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Joseph Tilson painting is $273,231.

What is Joseph Tilson's auction record?

Joseph Tilson's auction record is $273,231, set on 2012-12-12.