Philip Moulthrop (b. 1947)
What is Philip Moulthrop’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 157 auction results for Philip Moulthrop at 16 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,420 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,157–$4,072, n=12). The auction record is $20,320 for White Pine Mosaic Globe (2025, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Pine Mosaic Globe, 1998 | Wax | $20,320 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 2 | Monumental Black Gum Chalice, 1998 | Chalice | $13,860 | Rago Arts | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | Spalted Red Maple vessel, 1947 | Vessel | $8,125 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 4 | Bundled Mosaic vessel, 1947 | Wax | $5,938 | Rago Arts | Sep 2018 |
| 5 | Spalted Oak Globe, 2001 | Spalted oak | $5,376 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Globes, set of two, 1987 | Turned ashleaf maple and turned streaked Georgia pine | $5,250 | Rago Arts | Jul 2022 |
| 7 | Ashleaf Maple Globe, 1947 | Globe | $5,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2019 |
| 8 | Golden Rainwood Globe, 2013 | Globe | $4,750 | Rago Arts | May 2022 |
| 9 | Astro Bowl, 1947 | Bowl | $4,688 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 10 | Red Leopard Maple vessel, 1947 | Vessel | $4,688 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 79 | $2,250 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $2,195 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $2,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 157 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Philip Moulthrop is an American artist with 146 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,432. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Philip Moulthrop sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Philip Moulthrop on OpeningBid →What is a Philip Moulthrop work worth?
Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Moulthrop work is $2,432.
The median Philip Moulthrop sculpture sells for $1,875 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $1,875† | $3,492 | — | 2024-08-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $8,500† | $20,320 | — | 2026-08-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,875–$2,500† | $1,890† | $3,492 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $3,492 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Philip Moulthrop worth?
Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Moulthrop work is $2,432. The median Philip Moulthrop sculpture sells for $1,875 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Philip Moulthrop's auction record?
Philip Moulthrop's auction record is $20,320, set in 2025.
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