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

# Karl Thomas (b. 1948)

Karl Thomas is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,900. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Thomas sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,900 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Thomas work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Thomas work is $1,900.

The median Karl Thomas painting sells for $1,900 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1,900† | $2,500 | — | 2026-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,500 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,900† |

† 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 Karl Thomas worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Thomas work is $1,900. The median Karl Thomas painting sells for $1,900 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Karl Thomas's auction record is $2,500, set in 2014.

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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, “Karl Thomas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-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.