Thornton Dial, Sr. Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1928–2016

ArtSell has recorded 16 auction results for Thornton Dial, Sr. works on paper between 2017 and 2026, of which 15 sold (94% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,400 to $10,000, with a median of $4,375 across 15 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $10,000 for “Fishing for Love” at Rago Auctions in 2021.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Birds Created by Trees and People (Life Go On)

   Watercolor · Paper

   30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.9 cm)

   Phillips · Sep 21, 2026 · Lot 114
   $7,095≈ £5,297≈ €6,175Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Untitled, c. 1990

   Watercolor · Paper

   22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 25, 2026 · Lot 225
   $2,261≈ £1,688≈ €1,950Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Odette

   Mixed media · Paper

   29.5"h, 19.5"w

   Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Feb 21, 2026 · Lot 413
   Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
4. 
   Women in Bushes, 1997

   Acrylic · Paper

   30 x 22 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Nov 14, 2025 · Lot 2236
   $1,400≈ £1,063≈ €1,202HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
5. 
   Blue Fox and Lady

   Watercolor · Paper

   30 h x 22⅛ w in (76 x 56 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Jun 26, 2025 · Lot 313
   $2,540≈ £1,854≈ €2,172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
6. 
   Hanging In, 1994

   Pastel · Paper

   41 3/4 x 29 1/4 in.

   Bonhams · Sep 25, 2024 · Lot 90
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Fishing for the Sun Bass, 2000

   Drawing · Paper

   30 h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jun 15, 2022 · Lot 278
   $8,125≈ £6,724≈ €7,789Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
8. 
   Paying Attention to the People (Gore and the American Tiger), 2000

   Drawing · Paper

   30 h x 44¼ w in (76 x 112 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jun 15, 2022 · Lot 279
   $8,320≈ £6,886≈ €7,976Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
9. 
   Life Go On, 1991

   Watercolor · Paper

   29¼ h x 22⅛ w in (74 x 56 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 23, 2021 · Lot 312
   $6,250≈ £4,534≈ €5,260Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
10. 
    Fishing for Love, 1991

    Watercolor · Paper

    29⅝ h x 22¼ w in (75 x 56 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 23, 2021 · Lot 311
    $4,375≈ £3,174≈ €3,682Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
11. 
    Fishing for Love, 1991

    Watercolor · Paper

    29⅝ h x 22¼ w in (75 x 57 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 23, 2021 · Lot 309
    $10,000≈ £7,254≈ €8,415Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
12. 
    Sitting in the Shade, 1990

    Watercolor · Paper

    30 h x 22⅝ w in (76 x 57 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 23, 2021 · Lot 308
    $9,375≈ £6,800≈ €7,889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
13. 
    Lady with a Pink Bird, 1991

    Watercolor · Paper

    30 h x 22½ w in (76 x 57 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 23, 2021 · Lot 313
    $6,250≈ £4,534≈ €5,260Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
14. 
    Rooster Picture, 1991

    Watercolor · Paper

    30¾ h x 23 w in (78 x 58 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 23, 2021 · Lot 310
    $4,160≈ £3,018≈ €3,501Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
15. 
    Female Portrait

    Watercolor · Paper

    30.5" high x 22.25" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Sep 10, 2017 · Lot 110
    $1,800≈ £1,362≈ €1,500HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
16. 
    Five Heads

    Watercolor · Paper

    30.5" high x 22.75" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Sep 10, 2017 · Lot 109
    $1,800≈ £1,362≈ €1,500HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
17. 
    Woman's Face with Tiger

    Acrylic · Paper

    22.5" high x 30" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Sep 10, 2017 · Lot 108
    $3,600≈ £2,724≈ €3,001HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗

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