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

# Tom Field (b. 1937)

## What is Tom Field’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Tom Field at 2 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $237 including buyer’s premium (middle half $167–$351, n=18). The auction record is $527 for Walkers Flat, Buller NZ (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walkers Flat, Buller NZ | Oil on canvas | $527 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Evening Light, Deià, Mallorca | Oil pastel on canvas | $518 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Craigieburn Forest Park | Oil on canvas | $487 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Mont Gaillard, France | Oil on canvas | $481 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Near Llançà, Catalonia | Oil on canvas | $365 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Near Banyuls sur Mer, 2021 | Oil pastel on canvas | $307 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Waimakariri River Valley NZ | Oil on canvas | $284 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | White Hill Cheviot NZ | Acrylic on canvas | $244 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Winter, Mt. Kelvin Paparoa Range, West Coast NZ | Oil on canvas | $243 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Quarry West Coast South Island, NZ | Oil on canvas | $231 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $237 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $276 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $224 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tom Field is a New Zealand artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $237. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Tom Field sold in 2026 for $481, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tom Field work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Field work is $237.

The median Tom Field painting sells for $237 across 20 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 | 29 | $237† | $527 | 69% | 2026-08-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $171–$256† | $224† | $527 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $186–$452 | $276 | $518 |

† 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 | 2025 | $527 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $518 |

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 Field worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Field work is $237. The median Tom Field painting sells for $237 across 20 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Tom Field painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Field painting is $237. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tom Field's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Field painting is $527.

### What is the average price of a medium Tom Field painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tom Field painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Tom Field painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tom Field painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $224, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Tom Field's auction record is $527, set in 2025.

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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 Field auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-field (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.