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Bob Thompson

American · 1937–1966 · Painter, Printmaker

Bob Thompson was an African-American figurative painter known for his bold and colorful canvases, whose compositions were influenced by the Old Masters. His art has also been… (Wikipedia)

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17auction results2007–2026years recorded100%sold (17)$40kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Bob Thompson, Horseman of the Queen of Sheba, 1966, pastel and crayon on paper laid on canvasHorseman of the Queen of ShebaBonhams · $267,200≈ £199,106≈ €230,365Sign up to see
  2. Bob Thompson, The Family, 1961, oil on panelThe FamilyPhillips · $214,200≈ £179,970≈ €205,724Sign up to see
  3. Bob Thompson, Bird War, 1964, oil on canvasBird WarRago Auctions · $170,100≈ £133,485≈ €160,034Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 17 auction results for Bob Thompson between 2007 and 2026, of which 17 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.3kSign up free to see to $267kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $267kSign up free to see for Horseman of the Queen of Sheba at Bonhams in May 2026. The most common medium is oil paintings (6 lots). Most results come from Phillips (7), Rago Auctions (3) and Clarke Auction Gallery (3).

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  1. Bob Thompson, Untitled, 1962, oilstick on paper
    Untitled, 1962
    Oil · Paper
    16 x 13 1/8 in. (40.6 x 33.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    $20,640≈ £15,276≈ €17,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Bob Thompson, Horseman of the Queen of Sheba, 1966, pastel and crayon on paper laid on canvas
    Horseman of the Queen of Sheba, 1966
    Pastel · Paper
    53 5/8 x 34 in (136 x 85.5 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 233
    $267,200≈ £199,106≈ €230,365Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Bob Thompson, Study for Four Bathers, 1961–1962, pencil, oilstick and ink on paper
    Study for Four Bathers, 1961–1962
    Drawing · Paper
    image 7 1/4 x 6 5/8 in. (18.4 x 16.8 cm) sheet 11 1/8 x 10 1/2 in. (28.3 x 26.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 195
    $49,530≈ £39,102≈ €46,895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Bob Thompson, Bird War, 1964, oil on canvas
    Bird War, 1964
    Oil · Canvas
    9 h x 12⅛ w in (23 x 31 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 121
    $170,100≈ £133,485≈ €160,034Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Bob Thompson, Woman Reclining, 1963, colored ink on notebook paper
    Woman Reclining, 1963
    Drawing · Paper
    19⅝ h x 13¾ w in (50 x 35 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 138
    $7,560≈ £5,995≈ €6,990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Bob Thompson, Woman with Apple, ink on notebook paper
    Woman with Apple
    Drawing · Paper
    19½ h x 13¾ w in (50 x 35 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 140
    $18,900≈ £14,987≈ €17,474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Bob Thompson, The Family, 1961, oil on panel
    The Family, 1961
    Oil · Panel
    20 x 23 1/2 in. (50.8 x 59.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    $214,200≈ £179,970≈ €205,724Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Bob Thompson, Adam and Eve, 1964, gouache on paper
    Adam and Eve, 1964
    Gouache · Paper
    10 7/8 x 10 1/4 in. (27.6 x 26 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 62
    $94,500≈ £71,841≈ €85,964Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Bob Thompson, Nativity Scene, 1964, gouache on paper
    Nativity Scene, 1964
    Gouache · Paper
    10 7/8 x 10 1/4 in. (27.6 x 26 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 63
    $107,100≈ £81,420≈ €97,426Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Bob Thompson, Untitled (New York), 1961, Color pastel drawing, on wove paper, unframed
    Untitled (New York), 1961
    Pastel · Paper
    4 1/4 x 7 in. (10.8 x 17.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 399
    $5,040≈ £3,644≈ €4,324Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗

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Bob Thompson: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Bob Thompson at auction?

$267,200Sign up free to see, for Horseman of the Queen of Sheba at Bonhams (May 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Bob Thompson?

The median sale price is $40kSign up free to see across 17 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Bob Thompson have sold at auction?

17 of 17 recorded lots sold between 2007 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Bob Thompson?

Phillips, Rago Auctions and Clarke Auction Gallery account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Rago Auctions · Clarke Auction Gallery

About Bob Thompson

Bob Thompson was an African-American figurative painter known for his bold and colorful canvases, whose compositions were influenced by the Old Masters. His art has also been described as synthesizing Baroque and Renaissance masterpieces with the jazz-influenced Abstract Expressionist movement.

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