Thomas Buford Meteyard (1865–1928)
Thomas Buford Meteyard is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $992. 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 Buford Meteyard sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $992 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Buford Meteyard work is $992.
The median Thomas Buford Meteyard work on paper sells for $884 across 15 lots.
The median Thomas Buford Meteyard painting sells for $3,025 across 5 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 | 5 | $3,025† | $5,096 | — | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $884‡ | $2,370 | 93.8% | 2021-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $353–$1,458‡ | $884‡ | $2,370 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $5,096 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $4,412 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,370 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,280 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Buford Meteyard worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Buford Meteyard work is $992. The median Thomas Buford Meteyard work on paper sells for $884 across 15 lots. The median Thomas Buford Meteyard painting sells for $3,025 across 5 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 Buford Meteyard work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Buford Meteyard work on paper is $884. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Buford Meteyard's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Buford Meteyard work on paper is $2,370.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Buford Meteyard work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Buford Meteyard work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $884, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Buford Meteyard's auction record?
Thomas Buford Meteyard's auction record is $5,096, set in 2025.
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