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# Douglas Thomson (b. 1955)

Douglas Thomson is a Scottish artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $496. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Douglas Thomson sold in 2025 for $1,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Douglas Thomson work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Douglas Thomson work is $496.

The median Douglas Thomson painting sells for $1,042 across 9 lots.

The median Douglas Thomson work on paper sells for $133 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $1,042 | $2,378 | 90% | 2025-04-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $133 | $133 | — | 2025-11-26 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $593–$1,259 | $910 | $2,378 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,378 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,283 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $133 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $133 |

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 Douglas Thomson worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Douglas Thomson work is $496. The median Douglas Thomson painting sells for $1,042 across 9 lots. The median Douglas Thomson work on paper sells for $133 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Douglas Thomson's auction record?

Douglas Thomson's auction record is $2,378, set in 2025.

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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.