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# Nancy Tuttle May (b. 1940)

Nancy Tuttle May is an American artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $400. 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 Nancy Tuttle May sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $650 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nancy Tuttle May work worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nancy Tuttle May work is $400.

The median Nancy Tuttle May work on paper sells for $300 across 89 lots.

The median Nancy Tuttle May painting sells for $675 across 32 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Nancy Tuttle May work on papers typically sell for $160–$432 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Nancy Tuttle May work on papers typically sell for $262–$638 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $675† | $8,000† | — | 2026-07-23 |
| Works on Paper | 89 | $300†‡ | $2,900† | — | 2026-07-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $2,900† | $8,500† | — | 2026-04-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $231–$738† | $362† | $1,400† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $625–$1,525† | $750† | $8,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $750–$1,800† | $1,200† | $2,600† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $262–$638†‡ | $412†‡ | $2,900† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 67 | $160–$432† | $250† | $1,700† |

† 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 | 2026 | $8,000† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,600† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,900† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,700† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Nancy Tuttle May worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nancy Tuttle May work is $400. The median Nancy Tuttle May work on paper sells for $300 across 89 lots. The median Nancy Tuttle May painting sells for $675 across 32 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nancy Tuttle May work on papers typically sell for $160–$432 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Nancy Tuttle May work on papers typically sell for $262–$638 (the middle half of 22 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 Nancy Tuttle May work on paper?

Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nancy Tuttle May work on paper is $300. 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 Nancy Tuttle May's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nancy Tuttle May work on paper is $2,900. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,900 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Nancy Tuttle May painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nancy Tuttle May painting is $675. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nancy Tuttle May's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nancy Tuttle May painting is $8,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Nancy Tuttle May work on paper?

Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nancy Tuttle May work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Nancy Tuttle May work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nancy Tuttle May work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $412, 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 Nancy Tuttle May's auction record?

Nancy Tuttle May's auction record is $8,500, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,500 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Nancy Tuttle May auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nancy-tuttle-may (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.