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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Record prices
Horseman of the Queen of ShebaBonhams · $267,200≈ £199,106≈ €230,365Sign up to see
The FamilyPhillips · $214,200≈ £179,970≈ €205,724Sign up to see
Bird WarRago Auctions · $170,100≈ £133,485≈ €160,034Sign up to see
Bob Thompson’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
Coming up at auction
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Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | 6 | 100% | $83.4kSign up | $43kSign up | $214kSign up |
| Oil | 6 | 6 | 100% | $83.4kSign up | $43kSign up | $214kSign up |
| Works on paper | 10 | 10 | 100% | $64.7kSign up | $35.1kSign up | $267kSign up |
| Gouache | 3 | 3 | 100% | $92.4kSign up | $94.5kSign up | $107kSign up |
| Pastel | 2 | 2 | 100% | $136kSign up | $136kSign up | $267kSign up |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | 100% | $25.3kSign up | $18.9kSign up | $49.5kSign up |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% | $40kSign up | $40kSign up | $40kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.