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# Paul Crosthwaite (1911–1981)

Paul Crosthwaite is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $640. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Crosthwaite sold in 2026 for $640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Crosthwaite work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Crosthwaite work is $640.

The median Paul Crosthwaite painting sells for $664 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $664† | $1,441 | 88.9% | 2026-06-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $499–$824† | $664† | $1,441 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,441 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,048 |

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 Paul Crosthwaite worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Crosthwaite work is $640. The median Paul Crosthwaite painting sells for $664 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Crosthwaite's auction record?

Paul Crosthwaite's auction record is $1,441, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Crosthwaite auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-crosthwaite (updated 2026-11-03).

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.