What is a John Larry Thomas painting worth?
1950–2021 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 18 works by John Larry Thomas with a published auction price sold between $431Sign up free to see and $550Sign up free to see, and the median is $463Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $463Sign up free to see across 18 sales. In the last five years the median was $463Sign up free to see across 18 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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John Larry Thomas prices by medium
- Auction results
- 18
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2025–2026
- Median price
- $463Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $850Sign up free to see Look Over There, Circle Auction, Oct 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $431–$550Sign up free to see | $463Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Circle Auction (18)
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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) | 8 | $419–$456Sign up free to see | $438Sign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 10 | $456–$663Sign up free to see | $525Sign up free to see |
Recent John Larry Thomas sales
- Stacked Against You, circa 2010s, Acrylic, ink — $450Sign up free to see, Circle Auction, Sep 26, 2026
- Simple Consequence, circa 2010s, Acrylic, ink — $800Sign up free to see, Circle Auction, Sep 26, 2026
- Set of 11 Glimpses [for 2017 HEAP installation], circa 2010s, Acrylic, ink — $550Sign up free to see, Circle Auction, May 9, 2026
- Set of 12 Glimpses [for 2017 HEAP installation], circa 2010s, Acrylic, ink — $425Sign up free to see, Circle Auction, May 9, 2026
- Set of 12 Glimpses [for 2017 HEAP installation], circa 2010s, Acrylic, ink — $400Sign up free to see, Circle Auction, May 9, 2026
- Set of 9 Glimpses [for 2017 HEAP installation], circa 2010s, Acrylic, ink — $450Sign up free to see, Circle Auction, May 9, 2026
- Promises [What a Heap Series], Oil and collage on board — $700Sign up free to see, Circle Auction, May 9, 2026
- Jump [What a Heap Series], Oil and collage on board — $500Sign up free to see, Circle Auction, May 9, 2026
Questions about John Larry Thomas prices
What is a John Larry Thomas painting worth?
Based on 18 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John Larry Thomas have sold for a median of $463, and half of them sold between $431 and $550. For paintings alone the median is $463 (18 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 John Larry Thomas sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $850 for “Look Over There” at Circle Auction in October 2025.
How often do John Larry Thomas works sell at auction?
100% of the 18 lots recorded between 2025 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a John Larry Thomas painting?
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Of the 18 lots by John Larry Thomas recorded at auction between 2025 and 2026, 18 found a buyer (100%).
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