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# Philip Moulthrop (b. 1947)

## What is Philip Moulthrop’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 79 | $2,250 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $2,195 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $2,250 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 157 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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 $5,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Philip Moulthrop auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philip-moulthrop (updated 2026-11-03).

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.