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Tom Thompson

Australian · 1923–2019 · Painter

Australian painter

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13auction results2007–2026years recorded92%sold (12)$159Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Tom Thompson, The Marriage in Cana 1978-80, 1978-80, synthetic polymer paint and tempera on boardThe Marriage in Cana 1978-80Menzies · A$5,891≈ $4,341≈ £3,377≈ €3,997Sign up to see
  2. Tom Thompson, Cock Fight at Camp Charleyong, 1989, Oil on BoardCock Fight at Camp CharleyongDavidson Auctions · A$700≈ $543≈ £385≈ €448Sign up to see
  3. Tom Thompson, Images, acrylic on boardImagesLeonard Joel · A$650≈ $467≈ £346≈ €401Sign up to see

Tom 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).

ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for Tom Thompson between 2007 and 2026, of which 12 sold (92%). Recorded sale prices range from $35Sign up free to see to $4.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $4.3kSign up free to see for The Marriage in Cana 1978-80 at Menzies in May 2017. The most common medium is drawings (5 lots). Most results come from Davidson Auctions (7), Levis Fine Art Auctions (4) and Menzies (1).

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  1. Tom Thompson, Images, acrylic on board
    Images
    Acrylic · Board
    37.5 x 47.5cm (49 x 57cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 31
    A$650≈ $467≈ £346≈ €401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. Tom Thompson, Canal near the Rialto, Venice, 1982, Pencil
    Canal near the Rialto, Venice, 1982
    Drawing
    27x11cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1041
    A$50≈ $35≈ £26≈ €30HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$60–100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Tom Thompson, Life Class at St George, 1976, Pencil
    Life Class at St George, 1976
    Drawing
    37x27.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 168
    A$275≈ $182≈ £143≈ €168HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$250–450View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Tom Thompson, Incident on a Gympie Pub-crawl, 1980, Pencil
    Incident on a Gympie Pub-crawl, 1980
    Drawing
    11x8.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 169
    A$180≈ $119≈ £93≈ €110HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Tom Thompson, Cock Fight at Camp Charleyong, 1989, Oil on Board
    Cock Fight at Camp Charleyong, 1989
    Oil · Board
    55x144cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 62
    A$700≈ $543≈ £385≈ €448HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Tom Thompson, Mourners, Acrylic & Charcoal on Board
    Mourners
    Acrylic · Board
    38.5x59cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 96
    A$200≈ $147≈ £111≈ €123HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Tom Thompson, Two Nudes, Pencil
    Two Nudes
    Drawing
    15x27cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 97
    A$70≈ $52≈ £39≈ €43HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$80–150View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. Tom Thompson, The Marriage in Cana 1978-80, 1978-80, synthetic polymer paint and tempera on board
    The Marriage in Cana 1978-80, 1978-80
    Acrylic · Board
    129.0 x 175.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 102
    A$5,891≈ $4,341≈ £3,377≈ €3,997Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  9. Tom Thompson, Casson House, 2006, oil on wood board
    Casson House, 2006
    Oil · Panel
    61 x 50.8 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1189
    CA$199≈ $150≈ £118≈ €141Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$200–250View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  10. Tom Thompson, Jolly Old, 2005, oil on wood board
    Jolly Old, 2005
    Oil · Panel
    22.9 x 30.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1190
    CA$176≈ $132≈ £105≈ €124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$150–200View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗

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Tom Thompson: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Tom Thompson at auction?

$4,341Sign up free to see, for The Marriage in Cana 1978-80 at Menzies (May 2017) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Tom Thompson?

The median sale price is $159Sign up free to see across 12 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Tom Thompson have sold at auction?

12 of 13 recorded lots sold between 2007 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Tom Thompson?

Davidson Auctions, Levis Fine Art Auctions and Menzies account for the most recorded results. Davidson Auctions · Levis Fine Art Auctions · Menzies

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