John Thomson (1837–1921)
John Thomson is a British (modern) artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,016. 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 John Thomson is recorded as sold in 2023 for $2,825; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Thomson on OpeningBid →What is a John Thomson work worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Thomson work is $2,016.
The median John Thomson photograph sells for $2,825 across 16 lots.
The median John Thomson print sells for $654 across 12 lots.
The median John Thomson painting sells for $802 across 1 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 | 12 | $654 | $17,500 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 1 | $802† | $802† | — | 2005-05-01 |
| Photography | 20 | $2,825‡ | $45,000 | 80% | 2026-06-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Thomson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $654. Paintings (1 lots) median $802, record $802. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $802 (buyer's premium not included).
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $371–$4,879 | $675 | $17,500 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,680–$5,183‡ | $2,825‡ | $45,000 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $45,000 |
| Photography | 2017 | $25,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $17,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $7,500 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $802† |
† 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 John Thomson worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Thomson work is $2,016. The median John Thomson photograph sells for $2,825 across 16 lots. The median John Thomson print sells for $654 across 12 lots. The median John Thomson painting sells for $802 across 1 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 John Thomson photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Thomson photograph is $2,825. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Thomson's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Thomson photograph is $45,000.
What is the average price of a John Thomson print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Thomson print is $654.
What is John Thomson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Thomson print is $17,500.
What is the average price of a small John Thomson photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Thomson photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Thomson's auction record?
John Thomson's auction record is $45,000, set in 2017.
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