Dial, Thornton (1928–2016)
Dial, Thornton is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $3,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Dial, Thornton sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $4,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dial, Thornton on OpeningBid →What is a Dial, Thornton work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dial, Thornton work is $3,500.
The median Dial, Thornton work on paper sells for $3,000 across 5 lots.
The median Dial, Thornton painting sells for $4,000 across 1 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 | 1 | $4,000† | $4,000† | — | 2025-10-18 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,000† | $5,312† | — | 2025-10-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,000–$4,500† | $3,000† | $5,312† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,312† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,500† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dial, Thornton worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dial, Thornton work is $3,500. The median Dial, Thornton work on paper sells for $3,000 across 5 lots. The median Dial, Thornton painting sells for $4,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dial, Thornton's auction record?
Dial, Thornton's auction record is $5,312, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,312 (buyer's premium not included).
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