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# J. Barry Thomson (b. 1948)

J. Barry Thomson is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $225. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by J. Barry Thomson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $300 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J. Barry Thomson work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Barry Thomson work is $225.

The median J. Barry Thomson photograph sells for $150 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 5 | $150† | $400† | — | 2026-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $400† |
| Photography | 2026 | $300† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 J. Barry Thomson worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Barry Thomson work is $225. The median J. Barry Thomson photograph sells for $150 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is J. Barry Thomson's auction record?

J. Barry Thomson's auction record is $400, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $400 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.