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# ADAM BRUCE THOMSON (1885–1976)

## What is ADAM BRUCE THOMSON’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for ADAM BRUCE THOMSON at 4 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,427 including buyer’s premium (middle half $804–$2,789, n=15). The auction record is $10,255 for SHIELDAIG, WESTER ROSS (2026, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHIELDAIG, WESTER ROSS | Signed, inscribed and numbered with the artist's studio stamp no.O33 verso, oil on canvas | $10,255 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | BRIDGE OF ST. MARTIN, TOLEDO | <p>Signed lower centre, oil on canvas</p> | $9,962 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | ARTHUR'S SEAT | <p>Signed lower left, oil on board</p> | $3,568 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | LOCH CARRON | Signed lower left, signed and titled on artist's label affixed to the backboard, watercolour and pen | $2,874 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | MOONLIGHT | Watercolour | $2,705 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | STAFFA AND THE DUTCHMAN'S CAP (FROM IONA) | Signed lower centre, watercolour | $2,705 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | ALLOTMENTS AND ARTHUR'S SEAT | Signed lower left, watercolour | $2,029 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | PLOCKTON, RISING MIST | Signed lower right, watercolour | $1,427 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | RIVERSIDE PEEBLESSHIRE | Signed lower right, signed and titled to artist's label verso, oil on board | $1,352 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | PALM TREE AND PAMPAS GRASS, PLOCKTON | <p>Signed lower left, with Artist's studio stamp to label verso, watercolour</p> | $1,339 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $998 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,209 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,134 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


ADAM BRUCE THOMSON is a Scottish artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,339.

A work by ADAM BRUCE THOMSON sold in 2026 for $2,029, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a ADAM BRUCE THOMSON work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ADAM BRUCE THOMSON work is $1,339.

The median ADAM BRUCE THOMSON work on paper sells for $679 across 7 lots.

The median ADAM BRUCE THOMSON painting sells for $6,765 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $6,765 | $9,962 | — | 2026-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $679 | $1,427 | — | 2026-06-23 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $306–$694 | $496 | $1,427 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $9,962 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,568 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,427 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,066 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a ADAM BRUCE THOMSON worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ADAM BRUCE THOMSON work is $1,339. The median ADAM BRUCE THOMSON work on paper sells for $679 across 7 lots. The median ADAM BRUCE THOMSON painting sells for $6,765 across 2 lots.

### What is ADAM BRUCE THOMSON's auction record?

ADAM BRUCE THOMSON's auction record is $10,255, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “ADAM BRUCE THOMSON auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adam-bruce-thomson (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.
