Tirzah Garwood (1908–1951)
What is Tirzah Garwood’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Tirzah Garwood at 7 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,133 including buyer’s premium (middle half $564–$1,579, n=15). The auction record is $81,315 for Jenny Unaware (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jenny Unaware, 1950 | Oil paint | $81,315 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Tirzah Garwood (1908-1951), 1936 | Marble | $2,425 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Two sheets of marbled paper, 1908 | Sheets of marbled paper | $2,425 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled | Abstract designs | $1,750 | Chiswick Auctions | Jan 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Crocodile, 1929 | The Crocodile, 1929 signed 'Tirzah Garwood' (lower right); numbered 21/30 wood engraving, unframed | $7,750 | Cheffins Fine Art | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Crocodile | Woodcut | $6,536 | Sworders | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | Crocodile, 1908 | Woodcut on wood | $6,193 | Sworders | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | THE DOG SHOW, 1908 | Wood engraving on wood | $3,613 | Sworders | Jun 2020 |
| 5 | Hall of Mirrors, 1928 | Hall of Mirrors, 1928 signed 'Tirzah Garwood' (lower right); unnumbered, aside from the edition of 20 wood engraving, unframed | $2,994 | Cheffins Fine Art | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | The Big Man, 1930 | The Big Man, 1930; a frontispiece for The Big Man by L.A.G. Strong signed 'Tirzah Garwood' (lower right); numbered 6/10 wood engraving, unframed | $1,585 | Cheffins Fine Art | Feb 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 39 | $989 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $1,006 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Tirzah Garwood is a British (modern) artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,483. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Tirzah Garwood sold in 2026 for $2,994, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tirzah Garwood on OpeningBid →What is a Tirzah Garwood work worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tirzah Garwood work is $1,483.
The median Tirzah Garwood print sells for $1,376 across 59 lots.
The median Tirzah Garwood work on paper sells for $2,157 across 5 lots.
The median Tirzah Garwood painting sells for $56,070 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Tirzah Garwood prints typically sell for $693–$3,304 (the middle half of 59 sold 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 | 63 | $1,376†‡ | $14,744† | 93.7% | 2026-10-07 |
| Paintings | 2 | $56,070† | $81,315 | — | 2025-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,157† | $3,774† | — | 2025-05-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,425 | $2,425 | — | 2023-04-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $22,785† | $81,315 | — | 2025-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tirzah Garwood's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (63 lots) median $1,376 with 93.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $56,070, record $81,315. A typical Tirzah Garwood painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $22,785.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $693–$3,304†‡ | $1,376†‡ | $14,744† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,483–$3,235† | $2,157† | $3,774† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $81,315 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $30,825† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $14,744† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $10,110† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,774† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,235† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,425 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tirzah Garwood worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tirzah Garwood work is $1,483. The median Tirzah Garwood print sells for $1,376 across 59 lots. The median Tirzah Garwood work on paper sells for $2,157 across 5 lots. The median Tirzah Garwood painting sells for $56,070 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tirzah Garwood prints typically sell for $693–$3,304 (the middle half of 59 sold 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 Tirzah Garwood print?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tirzah Garwood print is $1,376. 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 Tirzah Garwood's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tirzah Garwood print is $14,744. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $14,744 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Tirzah Garwood print?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tirzah Garwood print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Tirzah Garwood's auction record?
Tirzah Garwood's auction record is $81,315, set in 2025.
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