Thomas Willis (1850–1925)
Thomas Willis is an American artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,772. 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 Willis is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,200; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Willis on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Willis work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Willis work is $1,772.
The median Thomas Willis painting sells for $1,980 across 27 lots.
The median Thomas Willis print sells for $301 across 2 lots.
The median Thomas Willis work on paper sells for $850 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Willis paintings typically sell for $1,100–$3,425 (the middle half of 22 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 | 6 | $301 | $391 | 33.3% | 2021-03-30 |
| Paintings | 33 | $1,980†‡ | $14,950 | 81.8% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $850‡ | $850‡ | 50% | 2020-06-11 |
| Photography | 1 | $8,114 | $8,114 | — | 2025-12-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas Willis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $301 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (33 lots) median $1,980, record $14,950. A typical Thomas Willis painting sells for around 6.6× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,100–$3,425†‡ | $1,812†‡ | $14,950 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $14,950 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $10,500‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $8,114 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $850‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $391 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $211 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Willis worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Willis work is $1,772. The median Thomas Willis painting sells for $1,980 across 27 lots. The median Thomas Willis print sells for $301 across 2 lots. The median Thomas Willis work on paper sells for $850 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Willis paintings typically sell for $1,100–$3,425 (the middle half of 22 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 Willis painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Willis painting is $1,980. 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 Thomas Willis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Willis painting is $14,950.
What is the average price of a medium Thomas Willis painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Willis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,812, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Thomas Willis's auction record?
Thomas Willis's auction record is $14,950, set in 2000.
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