Sir William Hamo Thornycroft (1850–1925)
Sir William Hamo Thornycroft is a British artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $5,535. 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 Sir William Hamo Thornycroft sold in 2025 for $24,392, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir William Hamo Thornycroft work is $5,535.
The median Sir William Hamo Thornycroft sculpture sells for $5,535 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $5,535†‡ | $23,646 | — | 2025-09-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,037–$8,599†‡ | $5,535†‡ | $23,646 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $23,646 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $21,286 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sir William Hamo Thornycroft worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir William Hamo Thornycroft work is $5,535. The median Sir William Hamo Thornycroft sculpture sells for $5,535 across 14 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 Sir William Hamo Thornycroft sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sir William Hamo Thornycroft sculpture is $5,535. 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 Sir William Hamo Thornycroft's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sir William Hamo Thornycroft sculpture is $23,646.
What is the average price of a small Sir William Hamo Thornycroft sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sir William Hamo Thornycroft sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,535, 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 Sir William Hamo Thornycroft's auction record?
Sir William Hamo Thornycroft's auction record is $24,392, set in 2025.
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