Thomas Cornell (1937–2012)
Thomas Cornell is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $175. 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 Cornell is recorded as sold in 2025 for $427; 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 Cornell on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Cornell work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Cornell work is $175.
The median Thomas Cornell print sells for $119 across 5 lots.
The median Thomas Cornell work on paper sells for $1,380 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $119‡ | $488‡ | — | 2026-02-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,380 | $1,380 | — | 2000-03-09 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $30–$427‡ | $119‡ | $488‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $1,380 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $488‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $427‡ |
‡ 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 Cornell worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Cornell work is $175. The median Thomas Cornell print sells for $119 across 5 lots. The median Thomas Cornell work on paper sells for $1,380 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 Thomas Cornell's auction record?
Thomas Cornell's auction record is $1,380, set in 2000.
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