Thompson
Thompson is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $247. 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 Thompson is recorded as sold in 2024 for $407; 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 Thompson on OpeningBid →What is a Thompson work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thompson work is $247.
The median Thompson painting sells for $379 across 10 lots.
The median Thompson work on paper sells for $212 across 5 lots.
The median Thompson photograph sells for $304 across 2 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 | 2 | $974† | $1,928 | — | 2021-06-06 |
| Paintings | 14 | $379†‡ | $46,000† | 71.4% | 2021-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $212†‡ | $415 | — | 2025-07-16 |
| Photography | 2 | $304‡ | $407‡ | — | 2025-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thompson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $974. Paintings (14 lots) median $379, record $46,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $46,000 (buyer's premium not included).
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $248–$1,207†‡ | $534†‡ | $46,000† |
† 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 | 2021 | $46,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,928 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,380 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $415 |
| Photography | 2024 | $407‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $247‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $202‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $20† |
† 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 Thompson worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thompson work is $247. The median Thompson painting sells for $379 across 10 lots. The median Thompson work on paper sells for $212 across 5 lots. The median Thompson photograph sells for $304 across 2 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 Thompson painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thompson painting is $379. 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 Thompson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thompson painting is $46,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $46,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Thompson's auction record?
Thompson's auction record is $46,000, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $46,000 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Thompson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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