Thomas Ring (1892–1983)
Thomas Ring is a German artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,938. 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 Ring sold in 2021 for $14,796, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Ring work is $4,938.
The median Thomas Ring work on paper sells for $5,163 across 24 lots.
The median Thomas Ring painting sells for $4,598 across 4 lots.
The median Thomas Ring print sells for $304 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Ring work on papers typically sell for $2,315–$8,365 (the middle half of 21 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 | 3 | $304† | $304† | 33.3% | 2014-12-10 |
| Paintings | 8 | $4,598‡ | $101,896 | 50% | 2025-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $5,163 | $33,349 | 70.6% | 2021-12-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas Ring's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $304 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $4,598, record $101,896. A typical Thomas Ring painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,315–$8,365 | $4,932 | $14,796 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $101,896 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $33,349 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $14,796 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $5,498 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $304† |
† 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 Ring worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Ring work is $4,938. The median Thomas Ring work on paper sells for $5,163 across 24 lots. The median Thomas Ring painting sells for $4,598 across 4 lots. The median Thomas Ring print sells for $304 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Ring work on papers typically sell for $2,315–$8,365 (the middle half of 21 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 Ring work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Ring work on paper is $5,163.
What is Thomas Ring's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Ring work on paper is $33,349.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Ring work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Ring work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,932, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Thomas Ring's auction record?
Thomas Ring's auction record is $101,896, set in 2008.
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