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# Thomas Molesworth (1890–1977)

Thomas Molesworth is an American artist with 140 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $20,160. 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 Molesworth sold in 2025 for $48,260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Molesworth work worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Molesworth work is $20,160.

The median Thomas Molesworth sculpture sells for $9,850 across 2 lots.

The median Thomas Molesworth work on paper sells for $20,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $20,320 | $20,320 | — | 2024-01-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $9,850 | $18,750 | — | 2020-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $113,400 | $176,400 | — | 2023-12-12 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $20,320 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $18,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $950 |

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 Molesworth worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Molesworth work is $20,160. The median Thomas Molesworth sculpture sells for $9,850 across 2 lots. The median Thomas Molesworth work on paper sells for $20,320 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 Molesworth's auction record?

Thomas Molesworth's auction record is $176,400, set in 2020.

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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.