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

# LEMKE, TOM (b. 1960)

LEMKE, TOM is an artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $392. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by LEMKE, TOM is recorded as sold in 2016 for $1,792; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a LEMKE, TOM work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a LEMKE, TOM work is $392.

The median LEMKE, TOM photograph sells for $392 across 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 37 | $392‡ | $4,811‡ | 62.2% | 2016-12-09 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $336–$453‡ | $336‡ | $671‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,084–$2,942‡ | $2,126‡ | $4,811‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2015 | $4,811‡ |
| Photography | 2016 | $3,664‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 LEMKE, TOM worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a LEMKE, TOM work is $392. The median LEMKE, TOM photograph sells for $392 across 23 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a LEMKE, TOM photograph?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a LEMKE, TOM photograph is $392. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is LEMKE, TOM's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a LEMKE, TOM photograph is $4,811. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small LEMKE, TOM photograph?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small LEMKE, TOM photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $336, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is LEMKE, TOM's auction record?

LEMKE, TOM's auction record is $4,811, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “LEMKE, TOM auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-lemke (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.