Dorothy Thornhill (1910–1987)
What is Dorothy Thornhill’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Dorothy Thornhill at 6 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,844 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,228–$3,116, n=5). The auction record is $3,807 for NUDE (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NUDE | Oil on canvas | $3,807 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Odds and Ends with Tulips, 1910 | Oil on composition board | $3,116 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 3 | Still Life | Oil on canvas | $2,844 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Poets Medley, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $2,730 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 5 | Flowerpiece, 1955 | Oil on board | $2,586 | Christie's | Aug 2005 |
| 6 | Summer Posy, 1947 | Oil on canvas on board | $1,689 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Susannah, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $1,228 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Outback Chapel, 1960 | Mixed media | $777 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $2,730 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,730 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Dorothy Thornhill is a British artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,228. 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 Dorothy Thornhill sold in 2026 for $2,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Thornhill work is $1,228.
The median Dorothy Thornhill painting sells for $2,658 across 8 lots.
The median Dorothy Thornhill work on paper sells for $558 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $2,658† | $3,116 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $558† | $940† | 40% | 2020-08-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,586–$2,844 | $2,730 | $3,116 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,116 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $940† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $177† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dorothy Thornhill worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dorothy Thornhill work is $1,228. The median Dorothy Thornhill painting sells for $2,658 across 8 lots. The median Dorothy Thornhill work on paper sells for $558 across 2 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 Dorothy Thornhill's auction record?
Dorothy Thornhill's auction record is $3,807, set in 2026.
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