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# 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 2026 for $2,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.