Hall Thorpe (1874–1947)
What is Hall Thorpe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 93 auction results for Hall Thorpe at 9 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $334 including buyer’s premium (middle half $253–$538, n=11). The auction record is $1,486 for THE OPEN GATE; SUMMER; TWILIGHT; DAWN (2012, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forget-Me-Nots, 1874 | Woodblock | $1,291 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2020 |
| 2 | Landscape & Trees | Colour woodblock (AF) | $926 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Carnations, 1874 | Woodblock on paper | $728 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2021 |
| 4 | Bluebell Woods, 1920 | Watercolour | $651 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Three color woodblocks of floral design, each: signed in pencil lower right: Hall Thorpe, the first signed in the plate, the second and third signed in the margin, color woodblock on paper under glass, plate size: the first: 16 x 10.5. The second and third: 6.5'' H x 6'' W | Color woodblock on paper under glass | $600 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2015 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE OPEN GATE; SUMMER; TWILIGHT; DAWN | Woodcut | $1,486 | Sworders | Sep 2012 |
| 2 | The Wild Flower Bunch, 1918 | Woodcut | $1,486 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Nasturtiums | Woodcut | $1,033 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Piccadilly | Woodcut | $746 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | The Chinese Vase, 1874 | Woodblock on paper | $662 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $626 |
| Prints | 18 | $430 |
| Other | 7 | $341 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $435 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 93 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Hall Thorpe is an Australia, Britain artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $466. 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 Hall Thorpe sold in 2026 for $1,486, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hall Thorpe on OpeningBid →What is a Hall Thorpe work worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hall Thorpe work is $466.
The median Hall Thorpe print sells for $404 across 87 lots.
The median Hall Thorpe work on paper sells for $390 across 2 lots.
The median Hall Thorpe painting sells for $68 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hall Thorpe prints typically sell for $188–$662 (the middle half of 77 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 | 108 | $404†‡ | $5,973† | 80.6% | 2026-07-22 |
| Paintings | 2 | $68† | $91† | — | 2024-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $390† | $651 | 40% | 2025-08-07 |
| Photography | 1 | $334 | $334 | — | 2026-04-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,601† | $5,973† | — | 2021-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hall Thorpe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (108 lots) median $404 with 80.6% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $68, record $91. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $91 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $4,601.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $188–$662†‡ | $388†‡ | $5,593 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,423–$3,640† | $2,524† | $5,973† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $5,973† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $5,593 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $651 |
| Photography | 2026 | $334 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $130† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $91† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $46† |
† 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 Hall Thorpe worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hall Thorpe work is $466. The median Hall Thorpe print sells for $404 across 87 lots. The median Hall Thorpe work on paper sells for $390 across 2 lots. The median Hall Thorpe painting sells for $68 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hall Thorpe prints typically sell for $188–$662 (the middle half of 77 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 Hall Thorpe print?
Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hall Thorpe print is $404. 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 Hall Thorpe's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hall Thorpe print is $5,973. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,973 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Hall Thorpe print?
Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hall Thorpe print (small (under 50 cm)) is $388, 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 Hall Thorpe's auction record?
Hall Thorpe's auction record is $5,973, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,973 (buyer's premium not included).
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