David Tinsley Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1951

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Of the 9 lots by David Tinsley (paintings) recorded at auction between 2021 and 2026, 8 found a buyer (89%). The median price realised is $400Sign up free to see across 8 priced sales; the middle half sold for $356Sign up free to see–$419Sign up free to see. Blackcat with Watermelon holds the top price on file: $1.1kSign up free to see at Wright (February 2026). Sales were recorded mainly at Alderfer Auction (6), Auctions at Showplace (2) and Wright (1).

$1,056≈ £770≈ €893Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumBlackcat with WatermelonWright9auction results2021–2026years recorded89%sold$400Sign up free to seemedian price

David Tinsley paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
9 2021–2026
Price range
$275–$1.1kSign up free to see
Median price
$400Sign up free to see 8 sold
Most recent sale
$375Sign up free to see Jun 2026, Auctions at Showplace
Record sale
$1.1kSign up free to see 2026, Wright

Recent sales: Catch of the Day · Standing Ovation · Untitled

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David Tinsley paintings: key figures

Auction results
9
Sold rate
89%
Active at auction
2021–2026
Median price
$400Sign up free to see
Record price
$1.1kSign up free to see Blackcat with Watermelon, Wright, Feb 2026

Top auction houses: Alderfer Auction (6), Auctions at Showplace (2), Wright (1)

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  1. Standing Ovation by David Tinsley, Oil on Panel, sold Jun 2026
    Standing Ovation
    Oil · Panel
    Auctions at Showplace · · Lot 220
    $400≈ £304≈ €353HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Auctions at Showplace ↗
  2. Catch of the Day by David Tinsley, Oil on Panel, sold Jun 2026
    Catch of the Day
    Oil · Panel
    Auctions at Showplace · · Lot 219
    $375≈ £285≈ €331HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Auctions at Showplace ↗
  3. Untitled by David Tinsley, Oil on board, sold Jun 2026
    Untitled
    Oil · Board
    19" h x 16.5" w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 6409
    $300≈ £224≈ €260HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–800View at Alderfer Auction ↗
  4. Leaving Home by David Tinsley, Oil on board, sold Jun 2026
    Leaving Home
    Oil · Board
    12" h x 12" w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 6408
    $275≈ £206≈ €238HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–800View at Alderfer Auction ↗
  5. Poppies and Pussycats by David Tinsley, Oil on board, sold Jun 2026
    Poppies and Pussycats
    Oil · Board
    20.5" h x 13.5" w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 6407
    $475≈ £355≈ €412HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–800View at Alderfer Auction ↗
  6. Untitled by David Tinsley, Oil on board, sold Jun 2026
    Untitled
    Oil · Board
    16.75"h x 16.75"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 6406
    $400≈ £299≈ €347HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–800View at Alderfer Auction ↗
  7. Blackcat with Watermelon by David Tinsley, oil and tar on wood in artist's frame, sold Feb 2026
    Blackcat with Watermelon
    Oil · Panel
    18¾ h x 16¾ w in (48 x 43 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 168
    $1,056≈ £770≈ €893Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700View at Wright ↗
  8. Untitled by David Tinsley, Oil on board, offered Mar 2024
    Untitled
    Oil · Board
    16"h x 20"w
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 4205
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Alderfer Auction ↗
  9. Untitled by David Tinsley, Oil on board, sold Jun 2021
    Untitled
    Oil · Board
    Alderfer Auction · · Lot 3216

Questions about David Tinsley paintings

How much is a David Tinsley painting worth?

David Tinsley paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $275 and $1,056, with a median of $400; half of the 8 priced sales were between $356 and $419. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive David Tinsley painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,056 for “Blackcat with Watermelon”, sold at Wright in February 2026.

How much do David Tinsley paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $400 across 7 sales. Over the whole record (2021–2026) the median is $400.

How often do David Tinsley paintings sell at auction?

89% of the 9 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are David Tinsley paintings sold?

Most of the 9 recorded results come from Alderfer Auction (6), Auctions at Showplace (2), Wright (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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