William Thomas Lumpkins (1908–2000)
What is William Thomas Lumpkins’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for William Thomas Lumpkins at 3 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,169 including buyer’s premium (middle half $649–$2,048, n=26). The auction record is $5,842 for Silver & Orange Sky (High Desert Series) (2024, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver & Orange Sky (High Desert Series), 1991 | Watercolor on paper | $5,842 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Storm Beyond Hills (High Desert Series), 1993 | Watercolor on paper | $5,842 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | First Date, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $3,690 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Krater Pond + Taos Church, circa 1978 | Watercolor on paper | $2,767 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 5 | Governor's House, 1981 | Watercolor on paper | $2,460 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1987 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,460 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled #46, 1992 | Acrylic on paper | $2,091 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Santa Fe), 1986 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,920 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Early Sky, circa 1987 | Watercolor on paper | $1,845 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 10 | Up and Over III, 1993, 1993 | Watercolor on paper | $1,845 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2,006 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $984 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $2,276 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $953 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
William Thomas Lumpkins is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,260. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Thomas Lumpkins sold in 2026 for $1,599, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Thomas Lumpkins on OpeningBid →What is a William Thomas Lumpkins work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Thomas Lumpkins work is $1,260.
The median William Thomas Lumpkins work on paper sells for $676 across 6 lots.
The median William Thomas Lumpkins painting sells for $2,276 across 4 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 | 6 | $2,276† | $8,000† | 66.7% | 2025-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $676 | $2,460 | 66.7% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,842† | $8,000† | — | 2024-11-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $640–$1,845 | $676 | $2,460 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $8,000† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,460 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,460 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,845 |
† 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 William Thomas Lumpkins worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Thomas Lumpkins work is $1,260. The median William Thomas Lumpkins work on paper sells for $676 across 6 lots. The median William Thomas Lumpkins painting sells for $2,276 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Thomas Lumpkins's auction record?
William Thomas Lumpkins's auction record is $8,000, set in 2013. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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