Tom Bianchi (b. 1945)
What is Tom Bianchi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Tom Bianchi at 9 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,280–$2,432, n=25). The auction record is $4,788 for Four Men on a Wall; Bill Elevated (2024, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four Men on a Wall; Bill Elevated, 1988 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,788 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Shadow on the Wall, 1988 | Gelatin silver print | $4,480 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Shadow on the Wall (from the Out of the Studio series), 1988 | Gelatin silver print | $4,480 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Two Men/Two Statues, 1988 | Gelatin silver print | $3,840 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Two Men/Two Statues, 1988 | Gelatin silver print | $3,840 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (Sailing), 1945 | Gelatin silver print | $3,840 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | Select group of 5 male nude studies, 1945 | Silver prints | $3,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2009 |
| 8 | Untitled (Male Nudes on Sofa), 1945 | Gelatin silver print | $2,880 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled (Male Nudes on Sofa), 1945 | Gelatin silver print | $2,816 | Bonhams | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | Narcissus (from the Out of the Studio series), 1990 | Gelatin silver print | $2,560 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 46 | $1,568 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $2,032 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,472 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Tom Bianchi is an American artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,530. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tom Bianchi sold in 2026 for $4,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tom Bianchi on OpeningBid →What is a Tom Bianchi work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Bianchi work is $1,530.
The median Tom Bianchi photograph sells for $1,587 across 44 lots.
The median Tom Bianchi print sells for $1,134 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Tom Bianchi photographs typically sell for $1,280–$2,432 (the middle half of 34 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,134 | $1,134 | — | 2023-08-02 |
| Photography | 48 | $1,587‡ | $4,788 | 91.7% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,480 | $4,788 | — | 2026-06-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,280–$2,432‡ | $1,472‡ | $4,788 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,275–$2,560 | $2,032 | $3,840 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $4,788 |
| Photography | 2026 | $4,480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,134 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tom Bianchi worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Bianchi work is $1,530. The median Tom Bianchi photograph sells for $1,587 across 44 lots. The median Tom Bianchi print sells for $1,134 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tom Bianchi photographs typically sell for $1,280–$2,432 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Tom Bianchi photograph?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Bianchi photograph is $1,587. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tom Bianchi's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Bianchi photograph is $4,788.
What is the average price of a small Tom Bianchi photograph?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tom Bianchi photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,472, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tom Bianchi's auction record?
Tom Bianchi's auction record is $4,788, set in 2024.
See the full Tom Bianchi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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