Walter Whitcomb Thompson (1882–1948)
Walter Whitcomb Thompson is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $650. 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 Whitcomb Thompson sold in 2024 for $1,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Whitcomb Thompson work is $650.
The median Walter Whitcomb Thompson painting sells for $800 across 9 lots.
The median Walter Whitcomb Thompson work on paper sells for $184 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $800†‡ | $2,304 | 90% | 2024-09-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $184 | $184 | — | 2012-01-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 6 | $688–$1,750†‡ | $1,050†‡ | $2,304 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2023 | $2,304 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,900† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $184 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $184 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Whitcomb Thompson worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Whitcomb Thompson work is $650. The median Walter Whitcomb Thompson painting sells for $800 across 9 lots. The median Walter Whitcomb Thompson work on paper sells for $184 across 2 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 Whitcomb Thompson's auction record?
Walter Whitcomb Thompson's auction record is $2,304, set in 2023.
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