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# 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.

**1 Richard D. Thomas work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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

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

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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.