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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.