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# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.