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# Norman Thelwell (1923–2004)

Norman Thelwell is a British artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,134. 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 Norman Thelwell sold in 2026 for $7,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Norman Thelwell work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Thelwell work is $1,134.

The median Norman Thelwell work on paper sells for $642 across 22 lots.

The median Norman Thelwell painting sells for $2,123 across 2 lots.

The median Norman Thelwell print sells for $110 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Norman Thelwell work on papers typically sell for $416–$1,668 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 2 | $110†‡ | $152‡ | — | 2025-01-26 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,123 | $2,300 | — | 2021-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $642†‡ | $7,000 | — | 2026-03-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Norman Thelwell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $110. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,123, record $2,300. A typical Norman Thelwell painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $416–$1,668†‡ | $642†‡ | $7,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,682 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,300 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,946 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $152‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $68† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Norman Thelwell worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Thelwell work is $1,134. The median Norman Thelwell work on paper sells for $642 across 22 lots. The median Norman Thelwell painting sells for $2,123 across 2 lots. The median Norman Thelwell print sells for $110 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Norman Thelwell work on papers typically sell for $416–$1,668 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Norman Thelwell work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Thelwell work on paper is $642. 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 Norman Thelwell's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Thelwell work on paper is $7,000.

### What is the average price of a small Norman Thelwell work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Norman Thelwell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $642, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Norman Thelwell's auction record?

Norman Thelwell's auction record is $7,000, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Norman Thelwell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-thelwell (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.