James Thomas (1925–1994)
James Thomas is an American/Mississippi artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,800. 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 James Thomas sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $2,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Thomas on OpeningBid →What is a James Thomas work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Thomas work is $1,800.
The median James Thomas sculpture sells for $2,300 across 23 lots.
The median James Thomas painting sells for $509 across 3 lots.
The median James Thomas print sells for $224 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Thomas sculptures typically sell for $1,750–$3,000 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $224† | $403 | — | 2013-07-11 |
| Paintings | 3 | $509‡ | $584‡ | — | 2012-02-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $926‡ | $926‡ | — | 2009-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $2,300† | $5,000† | — | 2021-04-29 |
| Photography | 1 | $400† | $400† | — | 2019-10-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
James Thomas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $224. Paintings (3 lots) median $509, record $584. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical James Thomas painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,750–$3,000† | $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 | 2019 | $4,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $926‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $584‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $509‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $403 |
| Photography | 2019 | $400† |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $45† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Thomas worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Thomas work is $1,800. The median James Thomas sculpture sells for $2,300 across 23 lots. The median James Thomas painting sells for $509 across 3 lots. The median James Thomas print sells for $224 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Thomas sculptures typically sell for $1,750–$3,000 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 the average price of a James Thomas sculpture?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Thomas sculpture is $2,300. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Thomas's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James 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 Thomas sculpture?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James 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 Thomas's auction record?
James 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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