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# Linnaeus Tripe (1822–1902)

Linnaeus Tripe is a British (modern) artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $5,539. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Linnaeus Tripe sold in 2025 for $203,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Linnaeus Tripe work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Linnaeus Tripe work is $5,539.

The median Linnaeus Tripe photograph sells for $4,520 across 21 lots.

The median Linnaeus Tripe print sells for $5,578 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Linnaeus Tripe photographs typically sell for $2,567–$57,600 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $5,578 | $6,056 | 71.4% | 2018-10-18 |
| Photography | 24 | $4,520‡ | $260,000 | 87.5% | 2026-06-19 |

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,500–$5,578 | $5,578 | $6,056 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,567–$57,600‡ | $4,520‡ | $260,000 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2006 | $260,000 |
| Photography | 2025 | $203,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $6,056 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $5,578 |

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 Linnaeus Tripe worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Linnaeus Tripe work is $5,539. The median Linnaeus Tripe photograph sells for $4,520 across 21 lots. The median Linnaeus Tripe print sells for $5,578 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Linnaeus Tripe photographs typically sell for $2,567–$57,600 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Linnaeus Tripe photograph?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Linnaeus Tripe photograph is $4,520. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Linnaeus Tripe's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Linnaeus Tripe photograph is $260,000.

### What is the average price of a small Linnaeus Tripe photograph?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Linnaeus Tripe photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Linnaeus Tripe's auction record?

Linnaeus Tripe's auction record is $260,000, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Linnaeus Tripe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/linnaeus-tripe (updated 2026-11-02).

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.