> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ian-thomas · updated 2026-11-02

# Ian Thomas (1929–1953)

Ian Thomas is an Australia artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ian Thomas sold in 2026 for $617, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ian Thomas work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Thomas work is $375.

The median Ian Thomas work on paper sells for $375 across 4 lots.

The median Ian Thomas painting sells for $187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 1 | $187 | $187 | — | 2024-08-24 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $375† | $617 | 80% | 2026-06-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $617 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $617 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $187 |

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 Ian Thomas worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Thomas work is $375. The median Ian Thomas work on paper sells for $375 across 4 lots. The median Ian Thomas painting sells for $187 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ian Thomas's auction record?

Ian Thomas's auction record is $617, set in 2026.

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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, “Ian Thomas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ian-thomas (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.