Thomas (1840–1940)
Thomas is an American artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,269. 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 Thomas is recorded as sold in 2024 for $22,088; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas work is $1,269.
The median Thomas photograph sells for $2,001 across 14 lots.
The median Thomas work on paper sells for $1,020 across 13 lots.
The median Thomas painting sells for $326 across 7 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 | 10 | $2,764‡ | $22,088‡ | 80% | 2024-10-16 |
| Paintings | 14 | $326†‡ | $3,437 | 50% | 2025-09-02 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,020 | $8,048 | 86.7% | 2021-02-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $331‡ | $420‡ | 85.7% | 2026-08-12 |
| Photography | 16 | $2,001 | $19,061 | 87.5% | 2017-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $22,088‡ | $40,320 | — | 2024-10-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $2,764 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $326, record $3,437. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $22,088.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $861–$1,060 | $957 | $1,288 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $309–$396‡ | $353‡ | $420‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $22,088‡ |
| Photography | 2014 | $19,061 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $8,048 |
| Photography | 2014 | $7,898 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $7,515 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,437 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $3,117 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $834† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas work is $1,269. The median Thomas photograph sells for $2,001 across 14 lots. The median Thomas work on paper sells for $1,020 across 13 lots. The median Thomas painting sells for $326 across 7 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 Thomas photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas photograph is $2,001.
What is Thomas's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas photograph is $19,061.
What is the average price of a Thomas work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas work on paper is $1,020.
What is Thomas's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas work on paper is $8,048.
What is the average price of a Thomas painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas painting is $326. 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 Thomas's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas painting is $3,437.
What is Thomas's auction record?
Thomas's auction record is $22,088, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Thomas record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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