Margaret Thomas (1910–2016)
Margaret Thomas is a Native American artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,161. 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 Margaret Thomas sold in 2023 for $1,604, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Margaret Thomas on OpeningBid →What is a Margaret Thomas work worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Thomas work is $1,161.
The median Margaret Thomas painting sells for $1,102 across 59 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Margaret Thomas paintings typically sell for $866–$2,892 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Thomas paintings typically sell for $589–$1,355 (the middle half of 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 66 | $1,102†‡ | $4,804 | 89.4% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,663 | $4,804 | — | 2021-05-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $589–$1,355†‡ | $972†‡ | $3,879 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $866–$2,892†‡ | $1,603†‡ | $4,804 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,804 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $4,663 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Margaret Thomas worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margaret Thomas work is $1,161. The median Margaret Thomas painting sells for $1,102 across 59 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Margaret Thomas paintings typically sell for $866–$2,892 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Margaret Thomas paintings typically sell for $589–$1,355 (the middle half of 28 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 Margaret Thomas painting?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margaret Thomas painting is $1,102. 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 Margaret Thomas's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Margaret Thomas painting is $4,804.
What is the average price of a medium Margaret Thomas painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Margaret Thomas painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,603, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Margaret Thomas painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Margaret Thomas painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $972, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Margaret Thomas's auction record?
Margaret Thomas's auction record is $4,804, set in 2021.
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