> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thelma-appel · updated 2026-11-01

# Thelma Appel (b. 1940)

Thelma Appel is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $150. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Thelma Appel sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $300 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thelma Appel work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thelma Appel work is $150.

The median Thelma Appel painting sells for $5,000 across 1 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 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | 2023-09-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,000 |

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 Thelma Appel worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thelma Appel work is $150. The median Thelma Appel painting sells for $5,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Thelma Appel's auction record?

Thelma Appel's auction record is $300, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $300 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thelma Appel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thelma-appel (updated 2026-11-01).

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.