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# Alfred Wordsworth Thompson (1840–1896)

Alfred Wordsworth Thompson is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $5,366.

A work by Alfred Wordsworth Thompson sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $5,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alfred Wordsworth Thompson work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Wordsworth Thompson work is $5,366.

The median Alfred Wordsworth Thompson painting sells for $5,500 across 7 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $5,500† | $17,780 | 87.5% | 2025-02-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $592–$5,500† | $3,231† | $7,500 |

† 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 | 2023 | $17,780 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,959 |

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 Alfred Wordsworth Thompson worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Wordsworth Thompson work is $5,366. The median Alfred Wordsworth Thompson painting sells for $5,500 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alfred Wordsworth Thompson's auction record?

Alfred Wordsworth Thompson's auction record is $17,780, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.