Emmitt Thames (b. 1933)
What is Emmitt Thames’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Emmitt Thames at 2 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $750 including buyer’s premium (middle half $562–$1,085, n=10). The auction record is $4,687 for The Study (2026, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Study, 1933 | Oil on canvas | $4,687 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | A Pail of Blueberries, 1933 | Watercolor on paper | $3,328 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2024 |
| 3 | Fallen Apples, 1933 | Watercolor on paper | $2,688 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2024 |
| 4 | Moon Madness, 1933 | Tempera on panel | $2,562 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Still Life of Fruit and Vegetables with Chinese Porcelain, 1933 | Porcelain | $2,440 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2016 |
| 6 | Barn, 1933 | Watercolor | $2,400 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2008 |
| 7 | Bayou Portage, 1933 | Watercolor on paper | $2,196 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2018 |
| 8 | Creek Bank, 1933 | Watercolor on paper | $2,196 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2018 |
| 9 | Gathering Fallen Apples, 1933 | Watercolor on paper | $2,048 | Neal Auction Company | Mar 2018 |
| 10 | Moonrise, 1933 | Oil on canvas | $1,920 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $1,260 |
| Works on paper | 59 | $896 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 63 | $915 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $832 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Emmitt Thames is an American/Mississippi artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $915.
A work by Emmitt Thames sold in 2026 for $4,687, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Emmitt Thames record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Emmitt Thames on OpeningBid →What is a Emmitt Thames work worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emmitt Thames work is $915.
The median Emmitt Thames work on paper sells for $896 across 59 lots.
The median Emmitt Thames painting sells for $1,220 across 10 lots.
The median Emmitt Thames print sells for $108 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Emmitt Thames work on papers typically sell for $625–$1,342 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $108 | $160 | — | 2022-08-11 |
| Paintings | 12 | $1,220 | $2,562 | 83.3% | 2024-04-19 |
| Works on Paper | 72 | $896 | $3,328 | 81.9% | 2025-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,008 | $4,687 | — | 2026-09-11 |
Emmitt Thames's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $108. Paintings (12 lots) median $1,220, record $2,562. A typical Emmitt Thames painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $3,008.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $597–$2,050 | $1,178 | $2,562 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $562–$864 | $728 | $956 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $625–$1,342 | $915 | $3,328 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,328 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,688 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,562 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $2,440 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $57 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emmitt Thames worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emmitt Thames work is $915. The median Emmitt Thames work on paper sells for $896 across 59 lots. The median Emmitt Thames painting sells for $1,220 across 10 lots. The median Emmitt Thames print sells for $108 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emmitt Thames work on papers typically sell for $625–$1,342 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Emmitt Thames work on paper?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emmitt Thames work on paper is $896.
What is Emmitt Thames's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emmitt Thames work on paper is $3,328.
What is the average price of a Emmitt Thames painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emmitt Thames painting is $1,220.
What is Emmitt Thames's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emmitt Thames painting is $2,562.
What is the average price of a medium Emmitt Thames work on paper?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emmitt Thames work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $915, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Emmitt Thames's auction record?
Emmitt Thames's auction record is $3,328, set in 2024.
See the full Emmitt Thames record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Emmitt Thames on OpeningBid →