Tim Rollins (1955–2017)
What is Tim Rollins’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Tim Rollins at 12 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,016 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,016–$4,080, n=5). The auction record is $33,182 for The red badge of courage III (2021, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The red badge of courage III, 1986 | Mixed media | $33,182 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | The Whiteness of the Whale: The Sermon, 1987 | Acrylic and book paper collage on canvas | $25,287 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 3 | Amerika, For the People of Bathgate, 1982 | Acrylic, metalic paint, watercolour, charcoal and pencil on book pages laid down on canvas | $19,526 | Christie's | Sep 2010 |
| 4 | A Midsummer Night's Dream X, 2000 | Watercolour, fruit juice, rice paper collage and plastic beads on found book pages laid on canvas | $14,253 | Christie's | Sep 2014 |
| 5 | A Midsummer Night's Dream XII, 2000 | Watercolour, fruit juice, rice paper collage, plastic beads and glitter on found book pages laid on canvas | $14,253 | Christie's | Sep 2014 |
| 6 | A Midsummer Night's Dream, 1955 | Watercolor | $9,562 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Study for Amerika - A Refuge, 1989 | Watercolor | $9,375 | Wright | Sep 2010 |
| 8 | White Alice, 1984 | Acrylic paint | $8,820 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | White Alice, 1984 | Acrylic paint | $5,376 | Rago Arts | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (Study for Amerika Series), 1988 | Silver | $4,688 | Wright | Jan 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $14,253 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,016 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $9,562 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,008 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Tim Rollins is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,080. 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 Tim Rollins sold in 2026 for $5,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tim Rollins on OpeningBid →What is a Tim Rollins work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tim Rollins work is $4,080.
The median Tim Rollins painting sells for $5,376 across 12 lots.
The median Tim Rollins work on paper sells for $14,253 across 7 lots.
The median Tim Rollins print sells for $867 across 6 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 | 8 | $867‡ | $1,066‡ | 75% | 2024-04-24 |
| Paintings | 17 | $5,376 | $18,658 | 70.6% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $14,253† | $25,287 | 70% | 2024-11-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tim Rollins's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $867 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $5,376, record $18,658. A typical Tim Rollins painting sells for around 6.2× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,000–$1,890 | $1,016 | $9,375 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $25,287 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $19,526 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $18,658 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $15,029 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,066‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,066‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tim Rollins worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tim Rollins work is $4,080. The median Tim Rollins painting sells for $5,376 across 12 lots. The median Tim Rollins work on paper sells for $14,253 across 7 lots. The median Tim Rollins print sells for $867 across 6 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 Tim Rollins painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tim Rollins painting is $5,376.
What is Tim Rollins's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tim Rollins painting is $18,658.
What is Tim Rollins's auction record?
Tim Rollins's auction record is $33,182, set in 2021.
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