> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-ring · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## What is a Thomas Ring work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Ring auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-ring (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.