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

# Tom Thompson (1923–2019)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Tom Thompson at 2 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $89 including buyer’s premium (middle half $71–$165, n=5). The auction record is $181 for TOMAS ALEXANDER (TOM) THOMPSON, Australia (1923 - 2019), Falmouth, pencil, 13 x 20.5 cm. (5.1 x 8.0 in.), frame: 33 x 39 x 2 cm. (12.9 x 15.3 x 0.7 in.) (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOMAS ALEXANDER (TOM) THOMPSON, Australia (1923 - 2019), Falmouth, pencil, 13 x 20.5 cm. (5.1 x 8.0 in.), frame: 33 x 39 x 2 cm. (12.9 x 15.3 x 0.7 in.) | Pencil | $181 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | The Lido, Ostia | Pencil | $165 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Monica, 1965 | Pencil | $89 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Two Figures | Pencil | $71 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Studio composition; recollection of being decorated, 1982 | Pencil on paper | $33 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |



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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $89 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tom Thompson is an Australia artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $127. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Tom Thompson sold in 2025 for $165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tom Thompson work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Thompson work is $127.

The median Tom Thompson work on paper sells for $89 across 5 lots.

The median Tom Thompson painting sells for $225 across 1 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 | 2 | $225† | $225† | 50% | 2019-10-10 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $89 | $181 | — | 2026-04-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $71–$165 | $89 | $181 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $225† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $181 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $165 |

† 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 Thompson worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Thompson work is $127. The median Tom Thompson work on paper sells for $89 across 5 lots. The median Tom Thompson painting sells for $225 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Tom Thompson's auction record is $225, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $225 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Thompson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-thompson (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.