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# Lew Thomas (1932–2021)

Lew Thomas is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $162.

A work by Lew Thomas sold in 2026 for $187, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lew Thomas work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lew Thomas work is $162.

The median Lew Thomas photograph sells for $138 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 6 | $138 | $197 | 50% | 2024-08-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $197 |
| Photography | 1997 | $138 |

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 Lew Thomas worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lew Thomas work is $162. The median Lew Thomas photograph sells for $138 across 3 lots.

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

Lew Thomas's auction record is $197, set in 2024.

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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, “Lew Thomas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lew-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.