> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-esplin-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

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

## 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).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “TOM ESPLIN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-esplin-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.