> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tim-tait · updated 2026-11-01

# TIM TAIT (b. 1970)

## What is TIM TAIT’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for TIM TAIT at 1 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $279 including buyer’s premium (middle half $221–$320, n=22). The auction record is $1,458 for UNTITLED (SHAMANS AND BIRDS) (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNTITLED (SHAMANS AND BIRDS) | ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | $1,458 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | DREAMING OF A SMALL PERSON, 2024 | ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | $1,081 | Waddingtons | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | CREATION STORY, 2024 | ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | $543 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (SHAMAN, BEAR, BIRDS, FISH) | ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | $523 | Waddingtons | Aug 2021 |
| 5 | HIDING IN THE FLOWER BED, 2024 | ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | $438 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas) | ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | $402 | Waddingtons | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | ON THE CROSS, 2024 | ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | $362 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (UNITY) | ACRYLIC ON CANVAS | $324 | Waddingtons | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | UNTITLED (FIGURES, BEAVERS, CANOE, FISH, BEAR) | ACRYLIC ON PAPER | $307 | Waddingtons | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | UNTITLED (SHAMAN, BEAR, BIRD, TURTLE) | ACRYLIC ON PAPER | $305 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $288 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $270 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


TIM TAIT is a Canadian artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $270.

A work by TIM TAIT sold in 2025 for $305, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a TIM TAIT work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a TIM TAIT work is $270.

The median TIM TAIT painting sells for $279 across 38 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) TIM TAIT paintings typically sell for $184–$306 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $279 | $1,458 | — | 2025-11-06 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $184–$306 | $270 | $1,458 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,458 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,081 |

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 TIM TAIT worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a TIM TAIT work is $270. The median TIM TAIT painting sells for $279 across 38 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) TIM TAIT paintings typically sell for $184–$306 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a TIM TAIT painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a TIM TAIT painting is $279.

### What is TIM TAIT's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a TIM TAIT painting is $1,458.

### What is the average price of a medium TIM TAIT painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium TIM TAIT painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is TIM TAIT's auction record?

TIM TAIT's auction record is $1,081, set in 2025.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “TIM TAIT auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tim-tait (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.