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# ALAN THORNHILL (1921–2020)

ALAN THORNHILL is a British artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $447.

A work by ALAN THORNHILL sold in 2021 for $447, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a ALAN THORNHILL work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ALAN THORNHILL work is $447.

The median ALAN THORNHILL sculpture sells for $584 across 21 lots.

The median ALAN THORNHILL painting sells for $621 across 12 lots.

The median ALAN THORNHILL work on paper sells for $82 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $621 | $1,289 | — | 2021-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $82 | $294 | 66.7% | 2023-10-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $584 | $1,546 | 91.3% | 2023-10-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,473 | $1,546 | — | 2021-07-08 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $291–$756 | $520 | $1,289 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $421–$593 | $447 | $816 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $799–$1,319 | $842 | $1,546 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,546 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,473 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,289 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,116 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $294 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $87 |

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 ALAN THORNHILL worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ALAN THORNHILL work is $447. The median ALAN THORNHILL sculpture sells for $584 across 21 lots. The median ALAN THORNHILL painting sells for $621 across 12 lots. The median ALAN THORNHILL work on paper sells for $82 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a ALAN THORNHILL sculpture?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ALAN THORNHILL sculpture is $584.

### What is ALAN THORNHILL's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a ALAN THORNHILL sculpture is $1,546.

### What is the average price of a ALAN THORNHILL painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ALAN THORNHILL painting is $621.

### What is ALAN THORNHILL's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a ALAN THORNHILL painting is $1,289.

### What is the average price of a small ALAN THORNHILL sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small ALAN THORNHILL sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $447, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is ALAN THORNHILL's auction record?

ALAN THORNHILL's auction record is $1,546, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “ALAN THORNHILL auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alan-thornhill (updated 2026-11-01).

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.