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# James "Son Ford" Thomas (1926–1993)

James "Son Ford" Thomas is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $2,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James "Son Ford" Thomas sold in 2024 for $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James "Son Ford" Thomas work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James "Son Ford" Thomas work is $2,500.

The median James "Son Ford" Thomas sculpture sells for $2,300 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $2,300† | $5,000† | — | 2024-03-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,700–$3,750† | $2,300† | $5,000† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $5,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,688 |

† 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 James "Son Ford" Thomas worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James "Son Ford" Thomas work is $2,500. The median James "Son Ford" Thomas sculpture sells for $2,300 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a James "Son Ford" Thomas sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James "Son Ford" Thomas sculpture is $2,300. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James "Son Ford" Thomas's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James "Son Ford" Thomas sculpture is $5,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small James "Son Ford" Thomas sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James "Son Ford" Thomas sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James "Son Ford" Thomas's auction record?

James "Son Ford" Thomas's auction record is $5,000, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.