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# André Thomkins (1930–1985)

André Thomkins is a Swiss artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,013. 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 André Thomkins is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,150; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a André Thomkins work worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Thomkins work is $1,013.

The median André Thomkins work on paper sells for $1,260 across 62 lots.

The median André Thomkins print sells for $194 across 27 lots.

The median André Thomkins painting sells for $3,057 across 8 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) André Thomkins work on papers typically sell for $814–$2,062 (the middle half of 58 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 | 40 | $194†‡ | $4,906‡ | 67.5% | 2024-05-03 |
| Paintings | 8 | $3,057† | $6,307† | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 64 | $1,260†‡ | $4,487† | 96.9% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,448† | $2,448† | 50% | 2007-06-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $744‡ | $744‡ | — | 2018-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $5,632†‡ | $7,321 | — | 2023-06-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

André Thomkins's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (40 lots) median $194 with 67.5% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $3,057, record $6,307. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,307 (buyer's premium not included). A typical André Thomkins painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $5,632.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $98–$667†‡ | $110†‡ | $4,906‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $144–$352†‡ | $184†‡ | $1,430† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $424–$3,027 | $1,129 | $3,087 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $814–$2,062†‡ | $1,112†‡ | $4,487† |

† 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 | 2015 | $6,307† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $4,906‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $4,487† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,203† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $4,046† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $2,448† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,149† |
| Photography | 2018 | $744‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 André Thomkins worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Thomkins work is $1,013. The median André Thomkins work on paper sells for $1,260 across 62 lots. The median André Thomkins print sells for $194 across 27 lots. The median André Thomkins painting sells for $3,057 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) André Thomkins work on papers typically sell for $814–$2,062 (the middle half of 58 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 André Thomkins work on paper?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Thomkins work on paper is $1,260. 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 André Thomkins's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a André Thomkins work on paper is $4,487. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,487 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a André Thomkins print?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Thomkins print is $194. 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 André Thomkins's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a André Thomkins print is $4,906. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small André Thomkins work on paper?

Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small André Thomkins work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,112, 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 André Thomkins's auction record?

André Thomkins's auction record is $7,321, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “André Thomkins auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/andre-thomkins (updated 2026-11-02).

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.