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# A. Thorburn

A. Thorburn is an English artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $276.

A work by A. Thorburn sold in 2021 for $1,382, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 A. Thorburn work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a A. Thorburn work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a A. Thorburn work is $276.

The median A. Thorburn painting sells for $457 across 20 lots.

The median A. Thorburn work on paper sells for $253 across 16 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $457 | $3,692 | — | 2021-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $253 | $750 | — | 2015-03-19 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $196–$1,463 | $799 | $2,787 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $286–$522 | $374 | $3,692 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $187–$272 | $253 | $750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $3,692 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $2,787 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $750 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $650 |

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 A. Thorburn worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a A. Thorburn work is $276. The median A. Thorburn painting sells for $457 across 20 lots. The median A. Thorburn work on paper sells for $253 across 16 lots.

### What is the average price of a A. Thorburn painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a A. Thorburn painting is $457.

### What is A. Thorburn's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a A. Thorburn painting is $3,692.

### What is the average price of a A. Thorburn work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a A. Thorburn work on paper is $253.

### What is A. Thorburn's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a A. Thorburn work on paper is $750.

### What is the average price of a small A. Thorburn work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small A. Thorburn work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $253, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium A. Thorburn painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium A. Thorburn painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $374, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is A. Thorburn's auction record?

A. Thorburn's auction record is $3,692, set in 2009.

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

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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.