Thornton Willis (1936–2025)
Thornton Willis is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,016. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Thornton Willis sold in 2025 for $2,159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thornton Willis on OpeningBid →What is a Thornton Willis work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thornton Willis work is $2,016.
The median Thornton Willis painting sells for $1,854 across 9 lots.
The median Thornton Willis work on paper sells for $2,540 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $1,854‡ | $19,200 | 81.8% | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,540 | $2,540 | 50% | 2023-10-03 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $19,200 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $8,725 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,540 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thornton Willis worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thornton Willis work is $2,016. The median Thornton Willis painting sells for $1,854 across 9 lots. The median Thornton Willis work on paper sells for $2,540 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Thornton Willis painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thornton Willis painting is $1,854. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thornton Willis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thornton Willis painting is $19,200.
What is Thornton Willis's auction record?
Thornton Willis's auction record is $19,200, set in 2024.
See the full Thornton Willis record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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