André Thomkins Auction Prices and Value Guide

André Thomkins auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 215 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

André Thomkins auction prices: quick answer

André Thomkins auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
André Thomkins
Source records
215
Market update
2026-02-16

André Thomkins market snapshot

André Thomkins shows solid auction liquidity with 85 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $500. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 5 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-11-22.

Realized price distribution

  • Under $1,000 (63.4% · 26 sales)
  • $1,000 to $10,000 (36.6% · 15 sales)
  • $10,000+ (0.0% · 0 sales)
Median sale (last 12 months)
$800
Sales recorded (last 12 months)
5
Median shift vs prior year
+60.0%
Latest recorded sale
2025-11-22

Artist context

About André Thomkins

André Thomkins (1930–1985) was a Swiss painter, sculptor, draftsman, illustrator, and poet whose multidisciplinary practice bridged visual art and language. Born in Lucerne, Switzerland, Thomkins relocated to Germany in 1952 and became an active figure in the post-war Central European art scene. He taught at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf from 1971 to 1973, connecting him to one of Germany's most influential art academies. Thomkins is recognized for works that move between drawing, painting, sculpture, and concrete poetry, often employing wit, wordplay, and experimental techniques. His work is held in major public collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Tate in London. Collectors encounter his pieces primarily through auctions of post-war and contemporary European art, where his drawings, paintings, and sculptural works appear with some regularity.

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Common works and media

Thomkins produced paintings, drawings, watercolors, ink works, sculptures, and works incorporating text and visual poetry. His output also includes illustrations and prints. Collectors may encounter mixed-media pieces, small-format drawings, and larger canvases at auction. Works on paper represent a significant portion of his market presence.

Market and appraisal context

Thomkins's auction presence spans paintings, drawings, watercolors, ink works, and sculptural pieces. Valuation depends on medium, size, date of execution, provenance, condition, and whether the work originates from a notable period such as his Düsseldorf years. Works on paper, including ink drawings and watercolors, appear frequently at auction. Larger paintings and sculptural pieces are less common but can achieve stronger results. Because Thomkins worked across so many disciplines, attribution and categorization may vary between auction houses. Comparable public auction records and documented provenance are essential for reliable appraisal.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium and size significantly affect value
  2. Provenance and documented exhibition history are important
  3. Works from the Düsseldorf period (1971–1973) may carry added significance
  4. Multidisciplinary output means categorization varies across auction houses

Appraisal caveats

  • Thomkins worked across painting, sculpture, drawing, illustration, and poetry; attribution and medium classification should be verified per work.
  • No single catalogue raisonné is cited in the available sources; provenance documentation is especially important.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is André Thomkins worth?

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