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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Timothy O'Sullivan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/timothy-o-sullivan (updated 2026-11-03).

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.