What is a Bob Thompson work on paper worth?
1937–1966 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 17 priced auction sales, works by Bob Thompson have sold for a median of $40,000Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $18,900Sign up free to see and $94,500Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $35,085Sign up free to see across 10 sales. In the last five years the median was $72,015Sign up free to see across 10 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Bob Thompson prices by medium
- Auction results
- 17
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2007–2026
- Median price
- $40kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $267kSign up free to see Horseman of the Queen of Sheba, Bonhams, May 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 10 | $10.4k–$89.8kSign up free to see | $35.1kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 6 | $26.6k–$140kSign up free to see | $43kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (7), Clarke Auction Gallery (3), Rago Auctions (3)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 4 | $38.4k–$97.7kSign up free to see | $72kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 8 | $7.5k–$99.2kSign up free to see | $19.8kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 3 | $30.4k–$153kSign up free to see | $38kSign up free to see |
Recent Bob Thompson sales
- Untitled, oilstick on paper — $20,640Sign up free to see, Phillips, Jul 16, 2026
- Horseman of the Queen of Sheba, pastel and crayon on paper laid on canvas — $267,200Sign up free to see, Bonhams, May 21, 2026
- Study for Four Bathers, pencil, oilstick and ink on paper — $49,530Sign up free to see, Phillips, Nov 20, 2024
- Bird War, oil on canvas — $170,100Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Nov 13, 2024
- Woman with Apple, ink on notebook paper — $18,900Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Mar 27, 2024
- Woman Reclining, colored ink on notebook paper — $7,560Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Mar 27, 2024
- The Family, oil on panel — $214,200Sign up free to see, Phillips, Nov 16, 2022
- Adam and Eve, gouache on paper — $94,500Sign up free to see, Phillips, Mar 9, 2022
Questions about Bob Thompson prices
What is a Bob Thompson work on paper worth?
Based on 17 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Bob Thompson have sold for a median of $40,000, and half of them sold between $18,900 and $94,500. For works on paper alone the median is $35,085 (10 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Bob Thompson sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $267,200 for “Horseman of the Queen of Sheba” at Bonhams in May 2026.
Which Bob Thompson medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $43,000 (6 sales).
How often do Bob Thompson works sell at auction?
100% of the 17 lots recorded between 2007 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Bob Thompson work on paper?
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Bob Thompson have appeared at auction 17 times in ArtSell’s records between 2007 and 2026; 17 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%.
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