Ralph Thompson (1913–2009)
Ralph Thompson is a British artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $281. 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 Ralph Thompson sold in 2025 for $544, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ralph Thompson on OpeningBid →What is a Ralph Thompson work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Thompson work is $281.
The median Ralph Thompson work on paper sells for $219 across 8 lots.
The median Ralph Thompson painting sells for $629 across 1 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 | 1 | $629† | $629† | — | 2023-11-11 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $219‡ | $544 | — | 2025-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $629† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $544 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $281 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ralph Thompson worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Thompson work is $281. The median Ralph Thompson work on paper sells for $219 across 8 lots. The median Ralph Thompson painting sells for $629 across 1 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 Ralph Thompson's auction record?
Ralph Thompson's auction record is $1,333, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,333 (buyer's premium not included).
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