Thomas Stafford
What is Thomas Stafford’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Thomas Stafford at 6 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,137 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,087–$2,137, n=6). The auction record is $3,205 for GEMINI VI-A - The Historic First Rendezvous in Space (2026, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEMINI VI-A - The Historic First Rendezvous in Space, 1965 | Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based paper | $3,205 | Dorotheum | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | FIRST RENDEZVOUS IN SPACE: Gemini VII spacecraft above the blue Earth, 1965 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $2,137 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | [Gemini VI-A] THE HISTORIC FIRST RENDEZVOUS IN SPACE: Gemini VII spacecraft station keeping with Gemini VI-A over the Earth, at 17,000 mph Thomas Stafford, 15-16 December 1965, 1965 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $2,137 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | THOMAS STAFFORD [GEMINI VI-A], 1965 | Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper | $1,253 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Gemini VII spacecraft, 1965 | Vintage photograph and chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper | $1,096 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 6 | [Apollo 10] SPECTACULAR HALF VIEW OF EARTH THROUGH THE SPACECRAFT WINDOW AFTER TRANSLUNAR INJECTION, 1969 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $737 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Gemini VII spacecraft orbiting over the cloud-covered Earth, at 17,000 mph, 1965 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $660 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Apollo 10, mai 1969. Terre, circa 1985 | Cibachrome | $637 | Ader | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Gemini VII spacecraft orbiting the Earth; Gemini VI spacecraft as seen from the Gemini VII spacecraft, 1965 | Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper | $470 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNBELIEVABLE VIEW OF PLANET EARTH, 1969 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $2,137 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 11 | $1,096 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,096 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Thomas Stafford is an artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $699. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Thomas Stafford sold in 2026 for $3,205, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Stafford on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Stafford work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Stafford work is $699.
The median Thomas Stafford photograph sells for $649 across 22 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Stafford photographs typically sell for $435–$1,352 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 26 | $649‡ | $2,137 | 84.6% | 2026-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,137 | $3,205 | — | 2026-10-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $435–$1,352‡ | $699‡ | $2,137 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $2,137 |
| Photography | 2025 | $2,137 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Stafford worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Stafford work is $699. The median Thomas Stafford photograph sells for $649 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Stafford photographs typically sell for $435–$1,352 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Thomas Stafford photograph?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Stafford photograph is $649. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Stafford's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Stafford photograph is $2,137.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Stafford photograph?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Stafford photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $699, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Stafford's auction record?
Thomas Stafford's auction record is $3,205, set in 2026.
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