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# J. Thurston Marshall (1908–1982)

J. Thurston Marshall is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $613. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by J. Thurston Marshall is recorded as sold in 2024 for $950; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J. Thurston Marshall work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Thurston Marshall work is $613.

The median J. Thurston Marshall painting sells for $552 across 6 lots.

The median J. Thurston Marshall work on paper sells for $632 across 1 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $552†‡ | $1,610 | 66.7% | 2025-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $632 | $632 | — | 2012-03-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $1,610 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $950‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $632 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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. Thurston Marshall worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Thurston Marshall work is $613. The median J. Thurston Marshall painting sells for $552 across 6 lots. The median J. Thurston Marshall work on paper sells for $632 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is J. Thurston Marshall's auction record?

J. Thurston Marshall's auction record is $1,610, set in 2007.

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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.