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# S. Tucker Cooke (b. 1941)

S. Tucker Cooke is an American artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $262. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by S. Tucker Cooke sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $400 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a S. Tucker Cooke work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a S. Tucker Cooke work is $262.

The median S. Tucker Cooke painting sells for $342 across 24 lots.

The median S. Tucker Cooke work on paper sells for $325 across 18 lots.

The median S. Tucker Cooke print sells for $95 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $95† | $200† | — | 2023-07-27 |
| Paintings | 24 | $342† | $2,600† | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $325† | $2,200† | 90% | 2024-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $410† | $410† | — | 2020-02-20 |
| Photography | 1 | $80† | $80† | — | 2020-02-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,350† | $2,600† | — | 2024-02-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

S. Tucker Cooke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $95. Paintings (24 lots) median $342, record $2,600. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,600 (buyer's premium not included). A typical S. Tucker Cooke painting sells for around 3.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $2,350.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $60–$325† | $150† | $800† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $525–$2,200† | $1,300† | $2,600† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $186–$625† | $375† | $2,200† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,600† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,100† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $410† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $200† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $160† |
| Photography | 2020 | $80† |

† 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 S. Tucker Cooke worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a S. Tucker Cooke work is $262. The median S. Tucker Cooke painting sells for $342 across 24 lots. The median S. Tucker Cooke work on paper sells for $325 across 18 lots. The median S. Tucker Cooke print sells for $95 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a S. Tucker Cooke painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a S. Tucker Cooke painting is $342. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is S. Tucker Cooke's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a S. Tucker Cooke painting is $2,600. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,600 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a S. Tucker Cooke work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a S. Tucker Cooke work on paper is $325. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is S. Tucker Cooke's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a S. Tucker Cooke work on paper is $2,200. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,200 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium S. Tucker Cooke work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium S. Tucker Cooke work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $375, 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 medium S. Tucker Cooke painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium S. Tucker Cooke painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is S. Tucker Cooke's auction record?

S. Tucker Cooke's auction record is $2,600, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,600 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “S. Tucker Cooke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/s-tucker-cooke (updated 2026-11-01).

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.