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# Thaddeus Welch (1844–1919)

Thaddeus Welch is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,550.

A work by Thaddeus Welch sold in 2023 for $2,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thaddeus Welch work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thaddeus Welch work is $2,550.

The median Thaddeus Welch painting sells for $2,500 across 17 lots.

The median Thaddeus Welch work on paper sells for $3,125 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $2,500 | $16,100 | 77.3% | 2025-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,125 | $3,125 | — | 2022-05-10 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,520–$6,995 | $2,600 | $13,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,707–$5,569 | $2,375 | $16,100 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $16,100 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $13,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,125 |

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 Thaddeus Welch worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thaddeus Welch work is $2,550. The median Thaddeus Welch painting sells for $2,500 across 17 lots. The median Thaddeus Welch work on paper sells for $3,125 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Thaddeus Welch painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thaddeus Welch painting is $2,500.

### What is Thaddeus Welch's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thaddeus Welch painting is $16,100.

### What is the average price of a medium Thaddeus Welch painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thaddeus Welch painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Thaddeus Welch's auction record?

Thaddeus Welch's auction record is $16,100, set in 2001.

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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.