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# Cheyney Thompson (b. 1975)

## What is Cheyney Thompson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Cheyney Thompson at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,055 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,842–$19,165, n=10). The auction record is $2,211,599 for Chronochrome (recit 5) (2026, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chronochrome (recit 5), 2012 | Acrylic on linen | $2,211,599 | Artcurial | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Chronochrome II, 2009 | Oil paint | $317,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 3 | Chronochrome set 1, 2010 | Oil paint | $293,637 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 4 | Chronochrome XIII, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $286,782 | Sotheby's | Feb 2016 |
| 5 | 4 Colors Subtracting Light from the Room in Six Degrees of Intensity Repeated Four Times II, 2006 | Painting | $149,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 6 | 4 Colors Subtracting Light from the Room in Six Degrees of Intensity Repeated Four Times I, 2006 | Painting | $106,250 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 7 | Study - Chronochrome | Oil on canvas | $100,757 | Sotheby's | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Stochastic Process Painting 2, 2014 | Oil paint | $93,750 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Untitled, 2010 | Oil on linen | $83,953 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 10 | Untitled, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $65,608 | Christie's | Sep 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $28,895 |
| Paintings | 37 | $15,240 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $2,376 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $32,640 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $9,410 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $659 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cheyney Thompson is an American artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $11,970.

A work by Cheyney Thompson sold in 2026 for $21,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cheyney Thompson work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cheyney Thompson work is $11,970.

The median Cheyney Thompson painting sells for $21,760 across 41 lots.

The median Cheyney Thompson work on paper sells for $578 across 6 lots.

The median Cheyney Thompson print sells for $847 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Cheyney Thompson paintings typically sell for $18,530–$95,502 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $847 | $1,187 | 40% | 2024-02-29 |
| Paintings | 48 | $21,760 | $2.2M | 85.4% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $578 | $5,109 | 85.7% | 2026-07-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,690 | $8,255 | — | 2025-11-19 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $286,782 | $2.2M | — | 2026-06-04 |

Cheyney Thompson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $847 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $21,760, record $2,211,599. A typical Cheyney Thompson painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $286,782.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $8,750–$27,720 | $11,970 | $149,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $18,530–$95,502 | $47,690 | $2.2M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $459–$688 | $468 | $4,096 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2.2M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $317,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $8,255 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,109 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,096 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,187 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $1,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $508 |

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 Cheyney Thompson worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cheyney Thompson work is $11,970. The median Cheyney Thompson painting sells for $21,760 across 41 lots. The median Cheyney Thompson work on paper sells for $578 across 6 lots. The median Cheyney Thompson print sells for $847 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Cheyney Thompson paintings typically sell for $18,530–$95,502 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Cheyney Thompson painting?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cheyney Thompson painting is $21,760.

### What is Cheyney Thompson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cheyney Thompson painting is $2,211,599.

### What is the average price of a large Cheyney Thompson painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Cheyney Thompson painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $47,690, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Cheyney Thompson painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cheyney Thompson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Cheyney Thompson's auction record?

Cheyney Thompson's auction record is $2,211,599, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.