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# William Thomas "Tom" Young (1923–2014)

William Thomas "Tom" Young is an American/Louisiana artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $438. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Thomas "Tom" Young sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $531 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Thomas "Tom" Young work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Thomas "Tom" Young work is $438.

The median William Thomas "Tom" Young painting sells for $366 across 2 lots.

The median William Thomas "Tom" Young work on paper sells for $438 across 1 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 | 3 | $366† | $531† | 66.7% | 2021-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $438† | $438† | — | 2020-08-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $531† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $438† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $200† |

† 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 "Tom" Young worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Thomas "Tom" Young work is $438. The median William Thomas "Tom" Young painting sells for $366 across 2 lots. The median William Thomas "Tom" Young work on paper sells for $438 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Thomas "Tom" Young's auction record?

William Thomas "Tom" Young's auction record is $531, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $531 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.