Tom Thomson
Tom Thomson is a Canadian artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $272,816. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tom Thomson sold in 2024 for $631,665, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tom Thomson on OpeningBid →What is a Tom Thomson work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Thomson work is $272,816.
The median Tom Thomson painting sells for $452,240 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $452,240‡ | $1.4M‡ | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $967,133‡ | $1.4M‡ | — | 2026-05-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $147,144–$1.1M‡ | $452,240‡ | $1.4M‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.4M‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.1M‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tom Thomson worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Thomson work is $272,816. The median Tom Thomson painting sells for $452,240 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Tom Thomson painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Thomson painting is $452,240. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tom Thomson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Thomson painting is $1,366,494. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Tom Thomson's auction record?
Tom Thomson's auction record is $1,366,494, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Tom Thomson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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