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Hank Willis Thomas

American · b. 1976

Hank Willis Thomas is an American conceptual artist. Based in Brooklyn, New York, he works primarily with themes related to identity, history, and popular culture. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Hank Willis Thomas, Society of the Spectacle (Spectrum IV), 2019, UV print on retroreflective vinyl mounted to DibondSociety of the Spectacle (Spectrum IV)Phillips · $127,000≈ £107,282≈ €120,436Sign up to see
  2. Hank Willis Thomas, Hand of God, 2017, fiberglass and chameleon auto paint finishHand of GodPhillips · $63,000≈ £52,932≈ €60,507Sign up to see
  3. Hank Willis Thomas, Zero Hour (from Wayfarer ), 2012, digital chromogenic print and Plexiglas with Lumisty film, in 6 partsZero Hour (from Wayfarer )Phillips · $50,000≈ £38,530≈ €44,263Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 57 auction results for Hank Willis Thomas between 2015 and 2026, of which 48 sold (84%). Recorded sale prices range from $750Sign up free to see to $127kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $127kSign up free to see for Society of the Spectacle (Spectrum IV) at Phillips in March 2023. The most common medium is screenprints (22 lots). Most results come from Phillips (41), Rago Auctions (6) and Wright (4).

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  1. Hank Willis Thomas, All Lies Matter, 2019, screenprint on black wove paper
    All Lies Matter, 2019
    Screenprint · Paper
    24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 303
    $1,596≈ £1,187≈ €1,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Hank Willis Thomas, Love Over Rules, 2020, screenprint in colors
    Love Over Rules, 2020
    Screenprint
    24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 305
    $1,664≈ £1,237≈ €1,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Hank Willis Thomas, All Lies Matter, 2019, Screeenprint, on black wove paper, with full margins
    All Lies Matter, 2019
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 361/400
    I. 15 7/8 x 11 5/8 in. (40.3 x 29.5 cm) S. 24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 645
    $1,290≈ £954≈ €1,096Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  4. Hank Willis Thomas, Branded Head, 2003, Chromogenic print; signed
    Branded Head, 2003
    Photograph
    20 x 13 3/4 in. (50.8 x 33.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 21
    $2,304≈ £1,710≈ €1,952Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Hank Willis Thomas, All Lies Matter, 2019, screenprint on black wove paper
    All Lies Matter, 2019
    Screenprint · Paper
    24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 288
    $2,540≈ £1,875≈ €2,150Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Hank Willis Thomas, Fair Warning: You've come a long way, baby, 2013, Screenprint with carborundum grit flocking, on wove paper, the full sheet
    Fair Warning: You've come a long way, baby, 2013
    Screenprint · Paper
    S. 19 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (50.2 x 40 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    $8,385≈ £6,269≈ €7,224Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Hank Willis Thomas, All Li es Matter, 2019, screenprint
    All Li es Matter, 2019
    Screenprint · Paper
    24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 287
    $1,584≈ £1,178≈ €1,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Hank Willis Thomas, Black Imitates White, 2012, lenticular print
    Black Imitates White, 2012
    Print (other)
    57¼ h x 43 w in (145 x 109 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 171
    $8,890≈ £6,657≈ €7,617Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Hank Willis Thomas, Public Enemy (II), 2018, screenprint on retroflexive vinyl mounted on dibond, in artist's frame
    Public Enemy (II), 2018
    Multiple
    18 x 28 in. (48.0 x 71.0 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 138
    $14,190≈ £10,575≈ €12,088Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Hank Willis Thomas, Black Power, 2008, digital C-print
    Black Power, 2008
    Photograph
    14¼ h x 22¾ w in (36 x 58 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 326
    $4,445≈ £3,314≈ €3,814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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Hank Willis Thomas: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Hank Willis Thomas at auction?

$127,000Sign up free to see, for Society of the Spectacle (Spectrum IV) at Phillips (March 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Hank Willis Thomas?

The median sale price is $6.4kSign up free to see across 48 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Hank Willis Thomas have sold at auction?

48 of 57 recorded lots sold between 2015 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Hank Willis Thomas?

Phillips, Rago Auctions and Wright account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Rago Auctions · Wright

About Hank Willis Thomas

Hank Willis Thomas is an American conceptual artist. Based in Brooklyn, New York, he works primarily with themes related to identity, history, and popular culture.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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