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# Mary Thornycroft (1809–1895)

Mary Thornycroft is an English artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $391. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mary Thornycroft sold in 2024 for $560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Mary Thornycroft work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-01).

- [Mary Thornycroft on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-thornycroft?ref=kg:mary-thornycroft) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Mary Thornycroft work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Thornycroft work is $391.

The median Mary Thornycroft sculpture sells for $413 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $413† | $1,880 | 81.8% | 2024-11-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $294–$453† | $391† | $1,880 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $1,880 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $560 |

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 Mary Thornycroft worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Thornycroft work is $391. The median Mary Thornycroft sculpture sells for $413 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Mary Thornycroft sculpture?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Thornycroft sculpture is $413. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mary Thornycroft's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Thornycroft sculpture is $1,880.

### What is Mary Thornycroft's auction record?

Mary Thornycroft's auction record is $1,880, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mary Thornycroft auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-thornycroft (updated 2026-11-01).

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.