Richard Earl Thompson (1914–1991)
Richard Earl Thompson is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $2,169. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Richard Earl Thompson sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $3,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Earl Thompson on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Earl Thompson work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Earl Thompson work is $2,169.
The median Richard Earl Thompson painting sells for $2,169 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $2,169† | $4,160 | — | 2025-12-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,160 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,250† |
† 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 Richard Earl Thompson worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Earl Thompson work is $2,169. The median Richard Earl Thompson painting sells for $2,169 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Earl Thompson's auction record?
Richard Earl Thompson's auction record is $4,160, set in 2021.
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