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# Thomas D. Mangelsen (b. 1946)

Thomas D. Mangelsen is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $281.

A work by Thomas D. Mangelsen is recorded as sold in 2026 for $500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas D. Mangelsen work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas D. Mangelsen work is $281.

The median Thomas D. Mangelsen photograph sells for $400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 5 | $400† | $1,500† | — | 2025-02-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,250† | $1,500† | — | 2025-02-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $1,500† |
| Photography | 2023 | $450 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 D. Mangelsen worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas D. Mangelsen work is $281. The median Thomas D. Mangelsen photograph sells for $400 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 Thomas D. Mangelsen's auction record?

Thomas D. Mangelsen's auction record is $1,250, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.