Archibald Thorburn (1860–1935)
Archibald Thorburn is a Scottish artist with 126 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $413. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Archibald Thorburn sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $5,750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Archibald Thorburn work is $413.
The median Archibald Thorburn print sells for $112 across 58 lots.
The median Archibald Thorburn work on paper sells for $2,959 across 45 lots.
The median Archibald Thorburn photograph sells for $96 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Archibald Thorburn prints typically sell for $71–$498 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Archibald Thorburn work on papers typically sell for $449–$5,357 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 74 | $112†‡ | $2,886‡ | 78.4% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 63 | $2,959†‡ | $105,342 | 71.4% | 2025-12-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $189 | $189 | 50% | 2025-03-31 |
| Photography | 10 | $96†‡ | $464‡ | 60% | 2025-01-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $99,703† | $105,342 | — | 2023-10-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $71–$498†‡ | $119†‡ | $2,886‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $52–$334†‡ | $123†‡ | $681 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $449–$5,357†‡ | $1,710†‡ | $17,930 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $7,851–$103,932†‡ | $51,887†‡ | $105,342 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $105,342 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $105,342 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $2,886‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $1,443‡ |
| Photography | 2019 | $464‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $189 |
| Photography | 2019 | $126‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Archibald Thorburn worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Archibald Thorburn work is $413. The median Archibald Thorburn print sells for $112 across 58 lots. The median Archibald Thorburn work on paper sells for $2,959 across 45 lots. The median Archibald Thorburn photograph sells for $96 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Archibald Thorburn prints typically sell for $71–$498 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Archibald Thorburn work on papers typically sell for $449–$5,357 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Archibald Thorburn print?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Archibald Thorburn print is $112. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Archibald Thorburn's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Archibald Thorburn print is $2,886. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Archibald Thorburn work on paper?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Archibald Thorburn work on paper is $2,959. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Archibald Thorburn's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Archibald Thorburn work on paper is $105,342.
What is the average price of a small Archibald Thorburn print?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Archibald Thorburn print (small (under 50 cm)) is $119, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Archibald Thorburn work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Archibald Thorburn work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,710, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Archibald Thorburn's auction record?
Archibald Thorburn's auction record is $105,342, set in 2010.
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