> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-moran · updated 2026-11-02

# Thomas Moran (1837–1926)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 190 auction results for Thomas Moran at 22 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $44,450 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,075–$107,100, n=17). The auction record is $17,737,000 for Green River of Wyoming (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green River of Wyoming, 1827 | Oil paint | $17,737,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | The Grand Canyon of the Colorado, 1837 | Oil paint | $12,485,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 3 | The Castle Rock, Green River, Wyoming (Indian Summer. Green River. Wyoming), 1913 | Oil paint | $2,700,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Canyon of the Virgin River, 1909 | Oil paint | $2,412,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Grand Canyon, Colorado River, 1915 | Oil paint | $2,340,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Afterglow, Green River, Wyoming, 1918 | Oil paint | $2,228,000 | Christie's | Jan 2024 |
| 7 | Zion Valley, South Utah, 1914 | Oil paint | $2,052,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | The Eternal Snows of Mt. Moran, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $1,904,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 9 | A Passing Shower in the Yellowstone Cañon, 1903 | Oil paint | $1,740,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 10 | Green River, Wyoming, 1883 | Oil on canvas | $1,638,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 98 | $167,250 |
| Other | 19 | $50,000 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $30,350 |
| Prints | 38 | $1,875 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 87 | $107,550 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $47,900 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 190 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Moran is an American artist with 208 auction lots recorded since 1987, median price $74,088. 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 2026 for $254,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Thomas Moran works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Thomas Moran work worth?

Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Moran work is $74,088.

The median Thomas Moran painting sells for $150,000 across 91 lots.

The median Thomas Moran print sells for $1,500 across 47 lots.

The median Thomas Moran work on paper sells for $47,275 across 30 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Moran paintings typically sell for $97,075–$378,075 (the middle half of 62 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Moran work on papers typically sell for $12,911–$73,881 (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 | 50 | $1,500† | $10,755 | 94% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 96 | $150,000‡ | $17.7M | 94.8% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $47,275 | $1.2M | — | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 79 | $254,000 | $17.7M | — | 2026-01-23 |

† 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 (50 lots) median $1,500 with 94% sell-through. Paintings (96 lots) median $150,000, record $17,737,000. A typical Thomas Moran painting sells for around 100× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 79 lots) the median is $254,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $348–$1,688† | $1,020† | $4,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,503–$3,575† | $2,466† | $10,755 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $50,048–$241,925‡ | $98,400‡ | $1.9M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $97,075–$378,075 | $154,250 | $2.7M |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $12,911–$73,881 | $45,350 | $1.2M |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $17.7M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $12.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $564,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $10,755 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $8,750 |

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 Moran worth?

Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Moran work is $74,088. The median Thomas Moran painting sells for $150,000 across 91 lots. The median Thomas Moran print sells for $1,500 across 47 lots. The median Thomas Moran work on paper sells for $47,275 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Moran paintings typically sell for $97,075–$378,075 (the middle half of 62 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Moran work on papers typically sell for $12,911–$73,881 (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 painting?

Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Moran painting is $150,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Thomas Moran's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Moran painting is $17,737,000.

### What is the average price of a Thomas Moran print?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Moran print is $1,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Thomas Moran's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Moran print is $10,755.

### What is the average price of a Thomas Moran work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Moran work on paper is $47,275.

### What is Thomas Moran's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Moran work on paper is $1,188,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Thomas Moran painting?

Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Moran painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $154,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Thomas Moran work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Moran work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $45,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Thomas Moran's auction record is $17,737,000, set in 2008.

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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 Moran auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-moran (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.