Mildred Thompson (1935–2003)
Mildred Thompson is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $4,455.
A work by Mildred Thompson sold in 2024 for $40,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mildred Thompson on OpeningBid →What is a Mildred Thompson work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mildred Thompson work is $4,455.
The median Mildred Thompson print sells for $4,410 across 11 lots.
The median Mildred Thompson work on paper sells for $3,750 across 3 lots.
The median Mildred Thompson painting sells for $89,300 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $4,410 | $10,000 | 91.7% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 2 | $89,300 | $138,600 | — | 2024-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,750 | $7,500 | — | 2023-10-19 |
Mildred Thompson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $4,410 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $89,300, record $138,600. A typical Mildred Thompson painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,810–$6,250 | $4,410 | $10,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $138,600 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $7,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $6,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mildred Thompson worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mildred Thompson work is $4,455. The median Mildred Thompson print sells for $4,410 across 11 lots. The median Mildred Thompson work on paper sells for $3,750 across 3 lots. The median Mildred Thompson painting sells for $89,300 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Mildred Thompson print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mildred Thompson print is $4,410.
What is Mildred Thompson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mildred Thompson print is $10,000.
What is Mildred Thompson's auction record?
Mildred Thompson's auction record is $138,600, set in 2022.
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