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# Thomas Woodruff (b. 1957)

## What is Thomas Woodruff’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Thomas Woodruff at 5 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,187–$1,408, n=5). The auction record is $4,064 for The Secret Charts - Figure V. (2026, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Secret Charts - Figure V., 1994-1995 | Acrylic on linen | $4,064 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Swing, 1999 | Watercolor | $3,000 | Rago Arts | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Blast Off, 1999 | Watercolor | $2,000 | Rago Arts | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Figure O (from the series The Secret Charts), 1994 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,408 | Freeman's Hindman | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | The Secret Charts - Figure A., 1993-1994 | Acrylic on linen | $1,397 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Garden Room, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $1,187 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Ta-Da, 1957 | Watercolor on paper | $1,024 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Three works from the Science Fair series; BONE; CREAM PUFF SWAN; THREE BALLS, 1957 | Painting | $1,020 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Blair Slug Project, 1999 | Watercolor | $875 | Rago Arts | Jun 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,408 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,403 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Woodruff is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $1,397.

A work by Thomas Woodruff sold in 2026 for $1,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Woodruff work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Woodruff work is $1,397.

The median Thomas Woodruff painting sells for $1,402 across 8 lots.

The median Thomas Woodruff work on paper sells for $1,024 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,402 | $4,064 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,024 | $1,024 | — | 2024-07-18 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,292–$2,500 | $1,408 | $4,064 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,064 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,024 |

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 Woodruff worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Woodruff work is $1,397. The median Thomas Woodruff painting sells for $1,402 across 8 lots. The median Thomas Woodruff work on paper sells for $1,024 across 1 lots.

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

Thomas Woodruff's auction record is $4,064, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.