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# John Thomas Baines (1820–1875)

John Thomas Baines is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $59. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by John Thomas Baines sold in 2026 for $206, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Thomas Baines work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Thomas Baines work is $59.

The median John Thomas Baines print sells for $55 across 4 lots.

The median John Thomas Baines painting sells for $4,715 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $55† | $71† | — | 2024-10-09 |
| Paintings | 2 | $4,715† | $4,715† | — | 2026-02-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

John Thomas Baines's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $55. Paintings (2 lots) median $4,715, record $4,715. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,715 (buyer's premium not included). A typical John Thomas Baines painting sells for around 85× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,715† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $71† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $59 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 John Thomas Baines worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Thomas Baines work is $59. The median John Thomas Baines print sells for $55 across 4 lots. The median John Thomas Baines painting sells for $4,715 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Thomas Baines's auction record?

John Thomas Baines's auction record is $206, set in 2026.

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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.