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# Thomas Pynchon

Thomas Pynchon is an artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $687.

A work by Thomas Pynchon sold in 2019 for $1,187, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Pynchon work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Pynchon work is $687.

The median Thomas Pynchon work on paper sells for $1,000 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | — | 2015-11-10 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,000 |

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 Pynchon worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Pynchon work is $687. The median Thomas Pynchon work on paper sells for $1,000 across 1 lots.

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

Thomas Pynchon's auction record is $1,800, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thomas Pynchon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-pynchon (updated 2026-11-01).

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.