> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-butter · updated 2026-11-01

# Tom Butter (b. 1952)

Tom Butter is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $276.

A work by Tom Butter sold in 2015 for $1,092, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tom Butter work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Butter work is $276.

The median Tom Butter sculpture sells for $276 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $276 | $1,092 | 88.9% | 2024-12-19 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $334–$500 | $394 | $1,092 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $1,092 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $500 |

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 Tom Butter worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Butter work is $276. The median Tom Butter sculpture sells for $276 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tom Butter's auction record?

Tom Butter's auction record is $1,092, set in 2015.

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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, “Tom Butter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-butter (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.