What is a Richard Thompson painting worth?
1957–2016 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 17 priced auction sales, works by Richard Thompson have sold for a median of $633Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $296Sign up free to see and $845Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $647Sign up free to see across 12 sales. In the last five years the median was $550Sign up free to see across 3 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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Richard Thompson prices by medium
- Auction results
- 26
- Sold rate
- 65%
- Active at auction
- 2007–2026
- Median price
- $633Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $2.1kSign up free to see Geneology, Art+Object, Dec 2020
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $292–$1.1kSign up free to see | $647Sign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $102–$681Sign up free to see | $392Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Art+Object (24), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1), Wright (1)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 7 | $238–$632Sign up free to see | $296Sign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 6 | $640–$804Sign up free to see | $671Sign up free to see |
Recent Richard Thompson sales
- Felt, acrylic on jute, 1998 — $196Sign up free to see, Art+Object, Jun 9, 2026
- Six Nights at Piha, ink on paper — $681Sign up free to see, Art+Object, Nov 24, 2022
- Untitled — $550Sign up free to see, Art+Object, Oct 18, 2022
- Travelling Moon, acrylic on canvas — $1,407Sign up free to see, Art+Object, Feb 23, 2021
- RT Green, acrylic on aluminium — $845Sign up free to see, Art+Object, Dec 8, 2020
- Geneology, acrylic on canvas — $2,113Sign up free to see, Art+Object, Dec 8, 2020
- Double Cross, acrylic on perspex — $1,404Sign up free to see, Art+Object, Feb 26, 2019
- Thirst Coca Cola, acrylic on canvas — $661Sign up free to see, Art+Object, Feb 26, 2019
Questions about Richard Thompson prices
What is a Richard Thompson painting worth?
Based on 17 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Richard Thompson have sold for a median of $633, and half of them sold between $296 and $845. For paintings alone the median is $647 (12 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 Richard Thompson sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $2,113 for “Geneology” at Art+Object in December 2020.
Which Richard Thompson medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $647 (12 sales).
How often do Richard Thompson works sell at auction?
65% of the 26 lots recorded between 2007 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Richard Thompson painting?
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ArtSell has recorded 26 auction results for Richard Thompson between 2007 and 2026, and 17 of them sold (65%).
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