Thomas Moran (1837–1926)
Thomas Moran is an American artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $2,185. 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 Moran sold in 2023 for $15,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Moran on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Moran work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Moran work is $2,185.
The median Thomas Moran print sells for $2,035 across 40 lots.
The median Thomas Moran painting sells for $158,473 across 10 lots.
The median Thomas Moran work on paper sells for $2,040 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Moran prints typically sell for $1,212–$3,438 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 47 | $2,035†‡ | $277,200 | 85.1% | 2023-11-02 |
| Paintings | 12 | $158,473 | $430,534 | 83.3% | 2020-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $2,040‡ | $1.2M | 91.7% | 2023-11-29 |
| Photography | 1 | $889 | $889 | — | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $232,955 | $1.2M | — | 2021-01-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas Moran's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (47 lots) median $2,035 with 85.1% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $158,473, record $430,534. A typical Thomas Moran painting sells for around 78× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $232,955.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $531–$3,054†‡ | $1,655†‡ | $3,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,212–$3,438† | $2,035† | $10,500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $110,670–$217,714 | $165,233 | $430,534 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $646–$8,010 | $1,535 | $1.2M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $430,534 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $277,200 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $232,955 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $42,164 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $10,500† |
| Photography | 2026 | $889 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Moran worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Moran work is $2,185. The median Thomas Moran print sells for $2,035 across 40 lots. The median Thomas Moran painting sells for $158,473 across 10 lots. The median Thomas Moran work on paper sells for $2,040 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Moran prints typically sell for $1,212–$3,438 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 the average price of a Thomas Moran print?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Moran print is $2,035. 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 Moran's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Moran print is $277,200.
What is the average price of a Thomas Moran painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Moran painting is $158,473.
What is Thomas Moran's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Moran painting is $430,534.
What is the average price of a Thomas Moran work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Moran work on paper is $2,040. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Moran's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Moran work on paper is $1,222,766.
What is the average price of a medium Thomas Moran print?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Moran print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,035, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Moran print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Moran print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,655, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Moran's auction record?
Thomas Moran's auction record is $1,222,766, set in 2014.
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