Thomas Yellowstone Moran (1837–1926)
Thomas Yellowstone Moran is an American artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,300. 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 Yellowstone Moran sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $100,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Yellowstone Moran on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Yellowstone Moran work worth?
Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Yellowstone Moran work is $1,300.
The median Thomas Yellowstone Moran print sells for $1,300 across 43 lots.
The median Thomas Yellowstone Moran work on paper sells for $963 across 10 lots.
The median Thomas Yellowstone Moran painting sells for $12,938 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Yellowstone Moran prints typically sell for $288–$1,300 (the middle half of 26 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 | 47 | $1,300†‡ | $209,500 | 91.5% | 2024-02-07 |
| Paintings | 11 | $12,938†‡ | $101,500 | 72.7% | 2024-05-09 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $963‡ | $13,035 | 71.4% | 2021-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $100,750† | $209,500 | — | 2024-05-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas Yellowstone Moran's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (47 lots) median $1,300 with 91.5% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $12,938, record $101,500. A typical Thomas Yellowstone Moran painting sells for around 10.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $100,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $288–$1,300†‡ | $686†‡ | $4,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,772–$3,090‡ | $2,220‡ | $7,800 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,268–$30,475‡ | $1,725‡ | $101,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $504–$3,750‡ | $900‡ | $13,035 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $209,500 |
| Paintings | 1998 | $101,500 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $100,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $13,035 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $7,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,500‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Yellowstone Moran worth?
Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Yellowstone Moran work is $1,300. The median Thomas Yellowstone Moran print sells for $1,300 across 43 lots. The median Thomas Yellowstone Moran work on paper sells for $963 across 10 lots. The median Thomas Yellowstone Moran painting sells for $12,938 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Yellowstone Moran prints typically sell for $288–$1,300 (the middle half of 26 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 Yellowstone Moran print?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Yellowstone Moran print is $1,300. 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 Yellowstone Moran's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Yellowstone Moran print is $209,500.
What is the average price of a Thomas Yellowstone Moran work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Yellowstone Moran work on paper is $963. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Yellowstone Moran's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Yellowstone Moran work on paper is $13,035.
What is the average price of a Thomas Yellowstone Moran painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Yellowstone Moran painting is $12,938. 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 Yellowstone Moran's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Yellowstone Moran painting is $101,500.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Yellowstone Moran print?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Yellowstone Moran print (small (under 50 cm)) is $686, 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 the average price of a medium Thomas Yellowstone Moran print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Yellowstone Moran print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,220, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Yellowstone Moran's auction record?
Thomas Yellowstone Moran's auction record is $209,500, set in 2002.
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