Thomas Ball (1819–1911)
Thomas Ball is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $7,018. 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 Ball sold in 2019 for $7,018, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Ball on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Ball work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Ball work is $7,018.
The median Thomas Ball sculpture sells for $7,018 across 13 lots.
The median Thomas Ball painting sells for $748 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $748 | $748 | — | 2001-06-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $7,018†‡ | $35,250 | 86.7% | 2026-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,521–$29,081† | $7,556† | $35,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $35,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $31,725 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $748 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Ball worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Ball work is $7,018. The median Thomas Ball sculpture sells for $7,018 across 13 lots. The median Thomas Ball painting sells for $748 across 1 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 Ball sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Ball sculpture is $7,018. 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 Ball's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Ball sculpture is $35,250.
What is Thomas Ball's auction record?
Thomas Ball's auction record is $35,250, set in 2006.
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