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# Thomas Gainsborough

Thomas Gainsborough is a British artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $519.

A work by Thomas Gainsborough sold in 2003 for $519, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Gainsborough work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Gainsborough work is $519.

The median Thomas Gainsborough painting sells for $806 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $806 | $1,092 | — | 2003-04-17 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1998 | $1,092 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $519 |

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 Thomas Gainsborough worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Gainsborough work is $519. The median Thomas Gainsborough painting sells for $806 across 2 lots.

### What is Thomas Gainsborough's auction record?

Thomas Gainsborough's auction record is $1,092, set in 1998.

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

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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.