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

# Tom Purvis (1888–1959)

Tom Purvis is a Canadian artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $4,817. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tom Purvis sold in 2022 for $30,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tom Purvis work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Purvis work is $4,817.

The median Tom Purvis print sells for $4,940 across 31 lots.

The median Tom Purvis work on paper sells for $1,210 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 32 | $4,940‡ | $30,000 | 96.9% | 2024-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,210‡ | $1,210 | 75% | 2024-10-02 |

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,200–$3,750 | $3,250 | $30,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $5,250–$6,912 | $6,500 | $18,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $18,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,210 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,210 |

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 Purvis worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Purvis work is $4,817. The median Tom Purvis print sells for $4,940 across 31 lots. The median Tom Purvis work on paper sells for $1,210 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Tom Purvis print?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Purvis print is $4,940. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tom Purvis's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Purvis print is $30,000.

### What is the average price of a large Tom Purvis print?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tom Purvis print (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Tom Purvis print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tom Purvis print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Tom Purvis's auction record is $30,000, set in 2022.

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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, “Tom Purvis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-purvis (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.