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# Ramon Ward Thompson (b. 1941)

## What is Ramon Ward Thompson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Ramon Ward Thompson at 2 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $235 including buyer’s premium (middle half $148–$345, n=15). The auction record is $663 for Figures by the Water Wheel (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figures by the Water Wheel | Oil on canvas | $663 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Queens Walk, Looking Towards Houses of Parliament | Oil on canvas | $663 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Overlooking a Beachscape | Oil on canvas on board | $528 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2018 |
| 4 | Back Yard Moss Vale Farm N.S.W | Acrylic on board | $408 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2012 |
| 5 | Windeyer Landscape, N.S.W. | Oil on canvas laid on board | $405 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | Darkie Creek (Near Broke, NSW) | Oil on canvas on board | $365 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 7 | Wollondilly Reflections | Oil on canvas | $359 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2019 |
| 8 | Windeyer Country, New South Wales | Oil on canvas on board | $355 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Wood river Autumn | Oil on canvas | $334 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Hulan Meadows | Oil on canvas | $292 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $254 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $292 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ramon Ward Thompson is an Australia artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $254. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ramon Ward Thompson sold in 2026 for $355, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ramon Ward Thompson work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ramon Ward Thompson work is $254.

The median Ramon Ward Thompson painting sells for $280 across 55 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ramon Ward Thompson paintings typically sell for $240–$572 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ramon Ward Thompson paintings typically sell for $150–$261 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 81 | $280† | $1,165† | 67.9% | 2026-07-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,041† | $1,165† | — | 2021-02-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $150–$261† | $240† | $545† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $240–$572† | $358† | $1,165† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,165† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,159† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ramon Ward Thompson worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ramon Ward Thompson work is $254. The median Ramon Ward Thompson painting sells for $280 across 55 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ramon Ward Thompson paintings typically sell for $240–$572 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ramon Ward Thompson paintings typically sell for $150–$261 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 the average price of a Ramon Ward Thompson painting?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ramon Ward Thompson painting is $280. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ramon Ward Thompson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ramon Ward Thompson painting is $1,165. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,165 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Ramon Ward Thompson painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ramon Ward Thompson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $358, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Ramon Ward Thompson painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ramon Ward Thompson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ramon Ward Thompson's auction record?

Ramon Ward Thompson's auction record is $1,165, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,165 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ramon Ward Thompson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ramon-ward-thompson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.