Tom Wood (b. 1955)
What is Tom Wood’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Tom Wood at 11 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,730 including buyer’s premium (middle half $930–$2,262, n=11). The auction record is $4,785 for Sans titre [Slick Kiss] (2025, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sans titre [Slick Kiss], 1985 | Crayon au verso | $4,785 | PIASA | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Towards Netherton, 1989 | Hand coloring | $3,194 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Série Mothers, Daughters & Sisters. Red Head Diagonale, 1984 | Épreuve chromogénique | $2,833 | Ader | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | 24 Hours Cafe (from the series: People), 1986 | Hand coloring | $2,262 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Mother and Daughter, Brice's Cafe, New Brighton, 1985 | Hand coloring | $2,262 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | New Brighton (from the series: People), 1985 | Hand coloring | $1,863 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Boy from Vauxhall Gardens, Liverpool, 1984 | Hand coloring | $1,730 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Towards Huyton (from the series: Bus Odyssey), 1992 | Hand coloring | $1,597 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Maryhills, Glasgow, 1974 | Cartes-de-visite | $932 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Mother, Daughter, Grandchildren, New Brighton, 1983 | Cartes-de-visite | $929 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 12 | $1,797 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,797 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $930 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Tom Wood is a British (modern) artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,620. 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 Wood sold in 2025 for $4,785, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Wood work is $1,620.
The median Tom Wood photograph sells for $1,888 across 17 lots.
The median Tom Wood painting sells for $83 across 2 lots.
The median Tom Wood print sells for $76 across 3 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 | 4 | $76‡ | $428 | 75% | 2026-02-18 |
| Paintings | 5 | $83† | $83† | 40% | 2016-07-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $99‡ | $99‡ | — | 2025-01-09 |
| Photography | 33 | $1,888‡ | $4,785 | 51.5% | 2026-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tom Wood's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $76 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $83, record $83. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $83 (buyer's premium not included).
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $811–$2,515‡ | $1,287‡ | $4,785 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,863–$2,833‡ | $2,152‡ | $3,543‡ |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $4,785 |
| Photography | 2007 | $3,543‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $428 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $99‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $83† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $76‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Wood worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Wood work is $1,620. The median Tom Wood photograph sells for $1,888 across 17 lots. The median Tom Wood painting sells for $83 across 2 lots. The median Tom Wood print sells for $76 across 3 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 Wood photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Wood photograph is $1,888. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tom Wood's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Wood photograph is $4,785.
What is Tom Wood's auction record?
Tom Wood's auction record is $4,785, set in 2025.
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