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# Robert Thompson (1876–1955)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 152 auction results for Robert Thompson at 18 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,913 including buyer’s premium (middle half $723–$2,956, n=15). The auction record is $37,500 for The Raising of Lazarus (2020, Grogan & Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Raising of Lazarus, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $37,500 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2020 |
| 2 | Workshop of Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson (1876-1955), | Oak | $19,127 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | OPEN BOOKCASE, CONTEMPORARY | Oak and burr oak with adjustable shelves and carved mouse signature | $17,198 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | Nine Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson oak chairs | Oak chairs | $13,763 | Sworders | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Six Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson oak dining chairs, 1930 | Oak dining chairs | $10,150 | Sworders | Jan 2021 |
| 6 | CORNER CUPBOARD, CIRCA 1930, circa 1930 | Oak and burr oak, with carved mouse signature and ‘G’ | $7,192 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | A Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson oak open bookcase, | Oak | $7,110 | Sworders | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | A set of ten Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson oak dining chairs | Oak dining chairs | $6,682 | Sworders | Jan 2023 |
| 9 | A set of ten Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson oak dining chairs, | Oak with tan leather seats | $6,682 | Sworders | Jan 2023 |
| 10 | A Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson oak dining table | Oak dining table | $6,365 | Sworders | Jan 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 84 | $1,139 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $4,454 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $2,006 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $662 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 152 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Thompson is a British artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $929. 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 Thompson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,083; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Thompson work worth?

Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Thompson work is $929.

The median Robert Thompson sculpture sells for $538 across 36 lots.

The median Robert Thompson painting sells for $19,000 across 2 lots.

The median Robert Thompson print sells for $259 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Robert Thompson sculptures typically sell for $408–$707 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $259 | $259 | — | 2010-04-27 |
| Paintings | 2 | $19,000‡ | $37,500 | — | 2020-11-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 36 | $538†‡ | $7,192 | — | 2026-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $10,704‡ | $37,500 | — | 2026-04-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Robert Thompson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $259. Paintings (2 lots) median $19,000, record $37,500. A typical Robert Thompson painting sells for around 73× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $10,704.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $408–$707†‡ | $532†‡ | $1,118 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $37,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $7,192 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,354 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $500‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $259 |

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

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 Thompson worth?

Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Thompson work is $929. The median Robert Thompson sculpture sells for $538 across 36 lots. The median Robert Thompson painting sells for $19,000 across 2 lots. The median Robert Thompson print sells for $259 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Robert Thompson sculptures typically sell for $408–$707 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Thompson sculpture?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Thompson sculpture is $538. 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 Robert Thompson's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Thompson sculpture is $7,192.

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

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Thompson sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $532, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Robert Thompson's auction record?

Robert Thompson's auction record is $37,500, set in 2020.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Thompson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-thompson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.