> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/blair-thurman · updated 2026-11-01

# Blair Thurman (b. 1961)

## What is Blair Thurman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Blair Thurman at 4 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,051 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,816–$6,985, n=5). The auction record is $62,269 for Rapunz-o (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapunz-o, 2016 | Acrylic paint | $62,269 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 2 | Jiffy Pop I (CCKSCKR HAT III) | Acrylic paint | $56,584 | Phillips | Dec 2015 |
| 3 | Crystal Habit (Druzy Ring), 2014 | Acrylic and pencil on canvas on circular panel | $47,325 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | Dust Kommander, 2015 | Acrylic paint | $31,250 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Jiffy Pop I (CCKSCKR HAT III), 2012 | Acrylic paint | $27,500 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 6 | Green Eggs and Ham, 2013 | Acrylic paint | $23,750 | Phillips | Feb 2018 |
| 7 | Kreme de Mental, 2013 | Acrylic on shaped canvas on wood | $22,680 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | That Old Can-Am Glam, 2013 | Acrylic paint | $18,750 | Phillips | Sep 2018 |
| 9 | Spiders from Mars, Prototype / Pink | Neon, hanging hardware, Plexiglas with transformer | $17,500 | Phillips | Sep 2015 |
| 10 | Owl Soup (Dynamic Friend), 2014 | Acrylic on shaped canvas mounted on panel | $15,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $8,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $14,231 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $7,750 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Blair Thurman is an undetermined artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $10,953.

A work by Blair Thurman sold in 2025 for $12,532, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Blair Thurman work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Blair Thurman work is $10,953.

The median Blair Thurman painting sells for $12,532 across 23 lots.

The median Blair Thurman sculpture sells for $17,500 across 1 lots.

The median Blair Thurman work on paper sells for $7,750 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $12,532 | $62,269 | 88.5% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $7,750 | $7,750 | — | 2023-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $17,500 | $17,500 | — | 2015-09-17 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $5,562–$23,215 | $12,532 | $62,269 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $62,269 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $56,584 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $17,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $7,750 |

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 Blair Thurman worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Blair Thurman work is $10,953. The median Blair Thurman painting sells for $12,532 across 23 lots. The median Blair Thurman sculpture sells for $17,500 across 1 lots. The median Blair Thurman work on paper sells for $7,750 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Blair Thurman painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Blair Thurman painting is $12,532.

### What is Blair Thurman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Blair Thurman painting is $62,269.

### What is the average price of a large Blair Thurman painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Blair Thurman painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,532, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Blair Thurman's auction record?

Blair Thurman's auction record is $62,269, set in 2022.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Blair Thurman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/blair-thurman (updated 2026-11-01).

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.