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# Samuel Tonkiss (1909–1992)

Samuel Tonkiss is a British (modern) artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $3,233.

A work by Samuel Tonkiss sold in 2024 for $3,233, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel Tonkiss work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Tonkiss work is $3,233.

The median Samuel Tonkiss sculpture sells for $2,421 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $2,421† | $3,614 | 83.3% | 2024-11-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $886–$3,233† | $2,421† | $3,614 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $3,614 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $3,233 |

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 Samuel Tonkiss worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Tonkiss work is $3,233. The median Samuel Tonkiss sculpture sells for $2,421 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Samuel Tonkiss's auction record?

Samuel Tonkiss's auction record is $3,614, set in 2019.

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

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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.