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# Robert "Mouseman" Thompson (1876–1955)

## What is Robert "Mouseman" Thompson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Robert "Mouseman" Thompson at 8 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,081 including buyer’s premium (middle half $734–$3,238, n=36). The auction record is $10,675 for GAMES TABLE (2024, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAMES TABLE, 1936 | Oak, with beech and ebony inlay, incised to one side T W F T 1936, with carved mouse signature | $10,675 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | LARGE REFECTORY TABLE, CIRCA 1930, circa 1930 | Oak, with adzed surface and carved mouse signature, and with two carved birds | $10,049 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | A BREAKFAST TABLE AND A SET OF FOUR CHAIRS, 1925 | Oak, the chairs with leather seats and later cushions | $6,875 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | PAIR OF BAR STOOLS, CIRCA 1970 | <p>oak and wrought steel, each with carved mouse signature (2)</p> | $6,458 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | an oak dining suite, comprising, 1876 | Oak dining suite | $6,075 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | CIRCA 1960-70 | Oak | $5,217 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 7 | OCTAGONAL DINING TABLE, 1950's | <p>oak, with carved mouse signature</p> | $4,873 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | a pair of oak corner cabinets, 1876 | Oak corner cabinets | $3,819 | Sworders | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson (1876-1955),, circa 1930s | Oak with cast iron rails | $3,478 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | a pair of oak single beds, 1876 | Oak single beds | $3,478 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 63 | $1,044 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,346 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $2,781 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $801 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert "Mouseman" Thompson is a British artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $849. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert "Mouseman" Thompson sold in 2026 for $1,189, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert "Mouseman" Thompson work worth?

Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert "Mouseman" Thompson work is $849.

The median Robert "Mouseman" Thompson sculpture sells for $714 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $714‡ | $2,463 | 94.1% | 2026-07-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $10,362‡ | $11,140‡ | — | 2026-10-14 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $474–$881‡ | $696‡ | $1,642 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,463 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,642 |

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 Robert "Mouseman" Thompson worth?

Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert "Mouseman" Thompson work is $849. The median Robert "Mouseman" Thompson sculpture sells for $714 across 16 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 Robert "Mouseman" Thompson sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert "Mouseman" Thompson sculpture is $714. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert "Mouseman" Thompson's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert "Mouseman" Thompson sculpture is $2,463.

### What is the average price of a small Robert "Mouseman" Thompson sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert "Mouseman" Thompson sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $696, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert "Mouseman" Thompson's auction record?

Robert "Mouseman" Thompson's auction record is $11,140, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.