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# James Thornhill (1675–1734)

James Thornhill is a British (modern) artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,935.

A work by James Thornhill sold in 2026 for $12,978, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Thornhill work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Thornhill work is $2,935.

The median James Thornhill work on paper sells for $2,935 across 8 lots.

The median James Thornhill painting sells for $12,978 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $12,978 | $12,978 | — | 2026-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,935 | $83,137 | — | 2022-07-01 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,392–$9,941 | $2,935 | $83,137 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $83,137 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $26,227 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $12,978 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $12,978 |

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 James Thornhill worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Thornhill work is $2,935. The median James Thornhill work on paper sells for $2,935 across 8 lots. The median James Thornhill painting sells for $12,978 across 3 lots.

### What is James Thornhill's auction record?

James Thornhill's auction record is $83,137, set in 2005.

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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.