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

# Tom Espley (1931–2016)

Tom Espley is a British artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $447. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Tom Espley sold in 2024 for $733, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tom Espley work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Espley work is $447.

The median Tom Espley painting sells for $447 across 5 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $447† | $826 | 71.4% | 2026-04-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $826 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $733 |

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 Espley worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Espley work is $447. The median Tom Espley painting sells for $447 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Tom Espley's auction record is $826, set in 2019.

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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 Espley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-espley (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.