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# Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Thomas Jefferson at 6 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $701 including buyer’s premium (middle half $450–$7,620, n=5). The auction record is $12,700 for Autograph letter signed, 26 January 1792 (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autograph letter signed, 26 January 1792, 1743 | Autograph letter | $12,700 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Report of the Secretary of State, on the Subject of Establishing a Uniformity in the Weights, Measures and Coins of the United States, 1743 | Report | $7,620 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | JEFFERSON, THOMAS. 1743-1826., 1826 | Manuscript | $1,952 | Bonhams | Oct 2010 |
| 4 | US Postage 1857 Scott #28A Thomas Jefferson Stamp | — | $701 | Lewis Grant Auctions | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Notes on the State of Virginia, 1802 | Book | $450 | Revere Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | U.S. $2 Federal Reserve Uncut 4-Note Sheets LOT | — | $98 | Hill Auction Gallery | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $1,327 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Jefferson is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $4,786. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Thomas Jefferson sold in 2026 for $7,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Jefferson work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Jefferson work is $4,786.

The median Thomas Jefferson photograph sells for $400 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1 | $400‡ | $400‡ | — | 2020-11-19 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $400‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Jefferson worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Jefferson work is $4,786. The median Thomas Jefferson photograph sells for $400 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Thomas Jefferson's auction record is $12,700, set in 2026.

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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 Jefferson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-jefferson-2 (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.