Timothy O'Sullivan (1840–1882)
Timothy O'Sullivan is an United States artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,235. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Timothy O'Sullivan sold in 2023 for $6,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Timothy O'Sullivan on OpeningBid →What is a Timothy O'Sullivan work worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Timothy O'Sullivan work is $1,235.
The median Timothy O'Sullivan photograph sells for $1,193 across 69 lots.
The median Timothy O'Sullivan print sells for $68,750 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Timothy O'Sullivan photographs typically sell for $600–$4,600 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $68,750 | $68,750 | — | 2018-10-04 |
| Photography | 78 | $1,193‡ | $37,800 | 88.5% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $53,275 | $91,000 | — | 2022-04-13 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $600–$4,600‡ | $1,134‡ | $37,800 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $68,750 |
| Photography | 2022 | $37,800 |
| Photography | 2008 | $24,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Timothy O'Sullivan worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Timothy O'Sullivan work is $1,235. The median Timothy O'Sullivan photograph sells for $1,193 across 69 lots. The median Timothy O'Sullivan print sells for $68,750 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Timothy O'Sullivan photographs typically sell for $600–$4,600 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Timothy O'Sullivan photograph?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Timothy O'Sullivan photograph is $1,193. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Timothy O'Sullivan's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Timothy O'Sullivan photograph is $37,800.
What is the average price of a small Timothy O'Sullivan photograph?
Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Timothy O'Sullivan photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Timothy O'Sullivan's auction record?
Timothy O'Sullivan's auction record is $68,750, set in 2018.
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