Keith Tyson (b. 1969)
What is Keith Tyson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Keith Tyson at 14 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,540 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,244–$12,882, n=9). The auction record is $430,554 for Nature Painting (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nature Painting | Mixed media on aluminium | $430,554 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | Nature Painting (Deep Impact), 2011 | Mixed media | $130,412 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | AMRSI.(10), '27 Stage Repeater aka (Double cellar painting), 1997 | Wool | $117,664 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 4 | Nature Painting | Mixed media | $96,370 | Phillips | Jul 2014 |
| 5 | Nature painting, 2006 | Peinture aérosole, huile, résine et acrylique émaillée sur aluminium | $83,593 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Nature Painting | — | $73,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 7 | My Street Selector, 2004 | Acrylic paint | $64,567 | Phillips | Jul 2021 |
| 8 | All from One (Prototype Ziggurat), 2005 | Pencil | $58,699 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 9 | Nature Painting, 2008 | Mixed media on aluminium | $57,905 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 10 | Studio Wall Drawing (Scribble Tester) | Drawing | $57,514 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $21,107 |
| Other | 19 | $13,938 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $11,111 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $15,250 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 51 | $15,120 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Keith Tyson is a British (modern) artist with 100 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $15,120. 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 Keith Tyson sold in 2026 for $34,103, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Keith Tyson on OpeningBid →What is a Keith Tyson work worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Tyson work is $15,120.
The median Keith Tyson painting sells for $17,247 across 18 lots.
The median Keith Tyson sculpture sells for $20,578 across 18 lots.
The median Keith Tyson work on paper sells for $8,200 across 18 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 | 2 | $29 | $29 | 50% | 2023-06-16 |
| Paintings | 23 | $17,247 | $83,593 | 78.3% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $8,200 | $35,415 | 94.7% | 2025-09-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 20 | $20,578 | $130,412 | 90% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $124,038 | $430,554 | — | 2024-03-08 |
Keith Tyson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $29 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $17,247, record $83,593. A typical Keith Tyson painting sells for around 605× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $124,038.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $12,459–$38,926 | $19,050 | $83,593 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $4,334–$16,822 | $8,850 | $35,415 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,816–$19,622 | $15,056 | $64,567 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $18,805–$80,844 | $25,200 | $130,412 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $130,412 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $117,664 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $83,593 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $58,699 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $35,415 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $20,890 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $29 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Keith Tyson worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keith Tyson work is $15,120. The median Keith Tyson painting sells for $17,247 across 18 lots. The median Keith Tyson sculpture sells for $20,578 across 18 lots. The median Keith Tyson work on paper sells for $8,200 across 18 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 Keith Tyson painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Tyson painting is $17,247.
What is Keith Tyson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Tyson painting is $83,593.
What is the average price of a Keith Tyson sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Tyson sculpture is $20,578.
What is Keith Tyson's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Tyson sculpture is $130,412.
What is the average price of a Keith Tyson work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keith Tyson work on paper is $8,200.
What is Keith Tyson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Keith Tyson work on paper is $35,415.
What is the average price of a large Keith Tyson work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Keith Tyson work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Keith Tyson painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Keith Tyson painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $19,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Keith Tyson's auction record?
Keith Tyson's auction record is $430,554, set in 2007.
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