TOM ESPLIN (1915–2005)
TOM ESPLIN is a Portuguese artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $2,189. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by TOM ESPLIN sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,291 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View TOM ESPLIN on OpeningBid →What is a TOM ESPLIN work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a TOM ESPLIN work is $2,189.
The median TOM ESPLIN painting sells for $2,189 across 23 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 | 23 | $2,189† | $4,902† | — | 2026-06-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,812–$3,675† | $2,615† | $4,902† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,902† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,779† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a TOM ESPLIN worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a TOM ESPLIN work is $2,189. The median TOM ESPLIN painting sells for $2,189 across 23 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a TOM ESPLIN painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a TOM ESPLIN painting is $2,189. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is TOM ESPLIN's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a TOM ESPLIN painting is $4,902. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,902 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small TOM ESPLIN painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small TOM ESPLIN painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,615, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is TOM ESPLIN's auction record?
TOM ESPLIN's auction record is $4,902, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,902 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full TOM ESPLIN record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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