John Thornton (1641–1708)
John Thornton is an English artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $687. 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 Thornton sold in 2025 for $687, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Thornton on OpeningBid →What is a John Thornton work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Thornton work is $687.
The median John Thornton print sells for $687 across 3 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 | 3 | $687†‡ | $32,500† | — | 2025-05-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $32,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $687 |
† 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 Thornton worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Thornton work is $687. The median John Thornton print sells for $687 across 3 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 John Thornton's auction record?
John Thornton's auction record is $32,500, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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