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# William Thomas Lumpkins (1908–2000)

## What is William Thomas Lumpkins’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2,006 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $984 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Thomas Lumpkins auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-thomas-lumpkins (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.