> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-chimes · updated 2026-11-02

# Thomas Chimes (1921–2009)

## What is Thomas Chimes’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Thomas Chimes at 4 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,270–$8,513, n=7). The auction record is $27,720 for Faustroll Free (2023, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faustroll Free, 1984 | Oil on linen | $27,720 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Waterfall, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $16,640 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Ruler of the World, 1989 | Painting | $9,525 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Faustroll, 1982 | Oil on wood panel | $7,620 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2024 |
| 5 | Ruler of the World, 1989 | Oil on wood panel | $7,500 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Waterfall, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $6,400 | Freeman's Hindman | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Aubrey Beardsley, 1976 | Oil on wood panel in artist's frame | $5,080 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (No. 26), 1959 | Oil on canvas | $5,040 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1970, 1970 | Mixed media metal box construction | $4,445 | Freeman's Hindman | Aug 2024 |
| 10 | The Recalcitrant Din (Memorial Hall), 1984 | Oil on linen | $3,840 | Freeman's Hindman | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $5,080 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,743 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,540 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Chimes is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,742.

A work by Thomas Chimes sold in 2026 for $16,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Chimes work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Chimes work is $4,742.

The median Thomas Chimes painting sells for $5,120 across 4 lots.

The median Thomas Chimes work on paper sells for $699 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 | 4 | $5,120 | $9,525 | — | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $699 | $699 | — | 2025-12-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,525 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $699 |

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 Thomas Chimes worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Chimes work is $4,742. The median Thomas Chimes painting sells for $5,120 across 4 lots. The median Thomas Chimes work on paper sells for $699 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Thomas Chimes's auction record?

Thomas Chimes's auction record is $27,720, set in 2023.

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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, “Thomas Chimes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-chimes (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.