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# Captain Thomas Postans (1808–1846)

Captain Thomas Postans is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,271.

A work by Captain Thomas Postans sold in 2008 for $2,361, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Captain Thomas Postans work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Captain Thomas Postans work is $2,271.

The median Captain Thomas Postans work on paper sells for $2,271 across 2 lots.

The median Captain Thomas Postans print sells for $8,467 across 1 lots.

The median Captain Thomas Postans painting sells for $385 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $8,467 | $8,467 | — | 2008-02-26 |
| Paintings | 1 | $385 | $385 | — | 2008-02-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,271 | $2,361 | — | 2008-02-26 |

Captain Thomas Postans's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $8,467. Paintings (1 lots) median $385, record $385.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $8,467 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,361 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,181 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $385 |

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 Captain Thomas Postans worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Captain Thomas Postans work is $2,271. The median Captain Thomas Postans work on paper sells for $2,271 across 2 lots. The median Captain Thomas Postans print sells for $8,467 across 1 lots. The median Captain Thomas Postans painting sells for $385 across 1 lots.

### What is Captain Thomas Postans's auction record?

Captain Thomas Postans's auction record is $8,467, set in 2008.

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