Walter Thomas (1894–1971)
Walter Thomas is a British artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,451. 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 Walter Thomas sold in 2026 for $2,244, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Thomas on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Thomas work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Thomas work is $1,451.
The median Walter Thomas print sells for $1,875 across 7 lots.
The median Walter Thomas work on paper sells for $517 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 | 9 | $1,875‡ | $4,320 | 77.8% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $517 | $517 | — | 2021-05-18 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $1,451–$2,500‡ | $1,875‡ | $4,320 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $4,320 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $517 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Thomas worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Thomas work is $1,451. The median Walter Thomas print sells for $1,875 across 7 lots. The median Walter Thomas work on paper sells for $517 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 Walter Thomas's auction record?
Walter Thomas's auction record is $4,320, set in 2010.
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