Tom Palmore (b. 1945)
What is Tom Palmore’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Tom Palmore at 10 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,722–$10,710, n=5). The auction record is $35,000 for Makusi from Philadelphia (2018, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makusi from Philadelphia, 1945 | Painting | $35,000 | Rago Arts | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Gentle Giant, 1945 | Oil paint | $16,250 | Christie's | Aug 2017 |
| 3 | Cherokee General | Oil on canvas | $13,750 | Freeman's Hindman | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | Duke and Duchesse of Dressner, 1945 | Painting | $13,750 | Rago Arts | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Roadrunner | Oil and acrylic on canvas in artist's frame | $10,880 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Fox, 1945 | Painting | $10,710 | Rago Arts | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Eagle | Oil on canvas | $10,625 | Freeman's Hindman | Jul 2020 |
| 8 | Baby Billy with Roses, 1990 | Painting | $6,875 | Rago Arts | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Gorilla, 1975 | Graphite | $5,313 | Wright | Apr 2013 |
| 10 | Gorilla, 1945 | Painting | $5,040 | Rago Arts | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $6,875 |
| Prints | 12 | $440 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $13,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,780 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $580 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Tom Palmore is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $819. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tom Palmore sold in 2026 for $10,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tom Palmore on OpeningBid →What is a Tom Palmore work worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Palmore work is $819.
The median Tom Palmore print sells for $450 across 18 lots.
The median Tom Palmore painting sells for $5,040 across 13 lots.
The median Tom Palmore work on paper sells for $5,313 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 24 | $450†‡ | $852 | 75% | 2026-03-17 |
| Paintings | 14 | $5,040 | $35,000 | 92.9% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,313 | $5,313 | — | 2013-04-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tom Palmore's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $450 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $5,040, record $35,000. A typical Tom Palmore painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $175–$438† | $175† | $500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $420–$652† | $504† | $852 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,780–$4,032 | $3,780 | $4,788 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $35,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $5,313 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $852 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $819 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tom Palmore worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Palmore work is $819. The median Tom Palmore print sells for $450 across 18 lots. The median Tom Palmore painting sells for $5,040 across 13 lots. The median Tom Palmore work on paper sells for $5,313 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Tom Palmore print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Palmore print is $450. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Tom Palmore's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Palmore print is $852.
What is the average price of a Tom Palmore painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Palmore painting is $5,040.
What is Tom Palmore's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Palmore painting is $35,000.
What is the average price of a medium Tom Palmore print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tom Palmore print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $504, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Tom Palmore's auction record?
Tom Palmore's auction record is $35,000, set in 2018.
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