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# Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt (b. 1948)

## What is Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt at 9 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,000–$2,352, n=16). The auction record is $8,125 for Cherubine Chalice; Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May (2022, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherubine Chalice; Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, 1948 | Mixed media | $8,125 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Bunny Throne, 1985 | Mixed media | $4,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled | Mixed media assemblage | $4,568 | Sotheby's | Feb 2021 |
| 4 | The sudden thaw of the ice palace, 1948 | Technique mixte et collage sur tissu moiré agrafé au dos sur un panneau de bois dans un emboîta | $4,479 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Venetian Glass: Orange Delight, 1984 | Mixed media | $4,000 | Rago Arts | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Harmonies and Sympathies, 1948 | Mixed media | $3,750 | Rago Arts | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Bunny-Bang, 1992 | Mixed media construction | $3,724 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Bunny-Bang, 1992 | Mixed media construction | $3,724 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (mixed media), 1997 | Mixed media | $2,750 | Wright | Apr 2021 |
| 10 | The Summer Palace... (Chalice #20), + Candy, 1948 | Technique mixte, papier d'aluminium, pellicule plastique, ruban adhésif et agrafes 34 x 15 x 13 | $2,687 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,128 |
| Other | 28 | $1,894 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $2,128 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,935 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt is an American artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,912. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt sold in 2026 for $4,479, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt work is $1,912.

The median Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt work on paper sells for $1,875 across 13 lots.

The median Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt sculpture sells for $1,352 across 2 lots.

The median Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt photograph sells for $3,724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,875 | $4,000 | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,352 | $2,016 | — | 2024-09-27 |
| Photography | 1 | $3,724 | $3,724 | — | 2026-06-18 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,134–$1,766 | $1,356 | $1,920 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,477–$2,444 | $2,128 | $4,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,000 |
| Photography | 2026 | $3,724 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,550 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,016 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $688 |

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 Lanigan-Schmidt worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt work is $1,912. The median Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt work on paper sells for $1,875 across 13 lots. The median Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt sculpture sells for $1,352 across 2 lots. The median Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt photograph sells for $3,724 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt work on paper is $1,875.

### What is Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt work on paper is $4,000.

### What is Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt's auction record?

Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt's auction record is $8,125, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.