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# Tony Tuckson (1921–1973)

## What is Tony Tuckson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 167 auction results for Tony Tuckson at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,769 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,353–$22,032, n=25). The auction record is $147,326 for UNTITLED NO. 100 (TP209B) (2023, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNTITLED NO. 100 (TP209B), 1973 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $147,326 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled No. 100 (TP209B), 1973 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $134,805 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 3 | SWIRLY REDS AND WHITE (TP54), c.1964 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $129,994 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | RED COLLAGE, 1960 | Oil, collage and synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $129,924 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2017 |
| 5 | TWO FAINT LINES ON BROWN (TP85), 1970 – 73 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $112,661 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Two Faint Lines on Brown (TP85), 1970–73 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $104,756 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | RED COLLAGE, c.1960 | Oil, collage and synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $94,764 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2017 |
| 8 | Untitled, c.1962 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $82,329 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 9 | Big red W, c.1964 | Oil on composition board | $80,500 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2007 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1962 | Synthetic polymer paint on composition board | $79,282 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $63,426 |
| Paintings | 50 | $19,971 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $3,751 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $79,282 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 45 | $9,046 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $3,353 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 167 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tony Tuckson is an Australian artist with 210 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $7,490. 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 Tony Tuckson sold in 2026 for $7,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tony Tuckson work worth?

Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Tuckson work is $7,490.

The median Tony Tuckson painting sells for $14,702 across 83 lots.

The median Tony Tuckson work on paper sells for $2,985 across 69 lots.

The median Tony Tuckson print sells for $107,787 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Tony Tuckson paintings typically sell for $7,450–$27,288 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Tony Tuckson work on papers typically sell for $3,079–$7,080 (the middle half of 35 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 | 1 | $107,787‡ | $107,787‡ | — | 2020-07-15 |
| Paintings | 98 | $14,702†‡ | $147,326 | 84.7% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 95 | $2,985†‡ | $129,924 | 72.6% | 2026-08-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $112,661‡ | $147,326 | — | 2024-08-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Tony Tuckson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $107,787. Paintings (98 lots) median $14,702, record $147,326. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $112,661.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $6,058–$8,888†‡ | $7,502†‡ | $10,399 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $7,450–$27,288†‡ | $10,872†‡ | $70,642 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $43,513–$87,936†‡ | $51,902†‡ | $147,326 |

† 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) | 29 | $887–$2,250†‡ | $1,345†‡ | $8,076† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $3,079–$7,080†‡ | $3,671†‡ | $12,133 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $147,326 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $134,805 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $129,924 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $107,787‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $94,764 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Tony Tuckson worth?

Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Tuckson work is $7,490. The median Tony Tuckson painting sells for $14,702 across 83 lots. The median Tony Tuckson work on paper sells for $2,985 across 69 lots. The median Tony Tuckson print sells for $107,787 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tony Tuckson paintings typically sell for $7,450–$27,288 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Tony Tuckson work on papers typically sell for $3,079–$7,080 (the middle half of 35 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 Tony Tuckson painting?

Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony Tuckson painting is $14,702. 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 Tony Tuckson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony Tuckson painting is $147,326.

### What is the average price of a Tony Tuckson work on paper?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony Tuckson work on paper is $2,985. 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 Tony Tuckson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony Tuckson work on paper is $129,924.

### What is the average price of a medium Tony Tuckson painting?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tony Tuckson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,872, 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 the average price of a medium Tony Tuckson work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tony Tuckson work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,671, 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 Tony Tuckson's auction record?

Tony Tuckson's auction record is $147,326, set in 2023.

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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, “Tony Tuckson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tony-tuckson (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.