Richard D. Thomas (1939–2019)
Richard D. Thomas is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,700. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Richard D. Thomas is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,250; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard D. Thomas on OpeningBid →What is a Richard D. Thomas work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard D. Thomas work is $1,700.
The median Richard D. Thomas painting sells for $2,375 across 12 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 | 16 | $2,375† | $14,400 | 75% | 2025-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $788–$2,688† | $1,575† | $5,625 |
† 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 | 2025 | $14,400 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,625 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard D. Thomas worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard D. Thomas work is $1,700. The median Richard D. Thomas painting sells for $2,375 across 12 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 Richard D. Thomas painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard D. Thomas painting is $2,375. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard D. Thomas's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard D. Thomas painting is $14,400.
What is Richard D. Thomas's auction record?
Richard D. Thomas's auction record is $14,400, set in 2025.
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