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# Thornton Wilder

Thornton Wilder is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $531.

A work by Thornton Wilder sold in 2017 for $937, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thornton Wilder work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thornton Wilder work is $531.

The median Thornton Wilder work on paper sells for $750 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $750 | $750 | — | 2005-09-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $750 |

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 Thornton Wilder worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thornton Wilder work is $531. The median Thornton Wilder work on paper sells for $750 across 1 lots.

### What is Thornton Wilder's auction record?

Thornton Wilder's auction record is $937, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thornton Wilder auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thornton-wilder (updated 2026-11-01).

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.