Thea Proctor (1879–1966)
What is Thea Proctor’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 77 auction results for Thea Proctor at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,792 including buyer’s premium (middle half $388–$5,222, n=20). The auction record is $36,398 for THE SEASIDE (2022, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE SEASIDE, c.1923 | Watercolour and gouache on paper on card | $36,398 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | The Seaside, 1923 | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $35,794 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | The Encampment, c.1929 | Watercolour on paper | $30,332 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 4 | The Encampment, 1929 | Watercolour on paper | $27,910 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 5 | THE ENCAMPMENT, c.1929 | Watercolour on paper | $27,800 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 6 | PAIR OF WATERCOLOURS, A DAY BY THE BEACH AND A DAY BY THE RIVER (2) | Each watercolour on silk | $7,925 | Sotheby's | Aug 2007 |
| 7 | THE KISS | Watercolour on paper | $7,799 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2022 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE ROSE, 1927 | Hand-coloured woodcut | $6,892 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2015 |
| 2 | THE SWING, 1925 | Hand coloured woodcut | $6,300 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2010 |
| 3 | The Game, 1926 | Woodcut on paper | $5,816 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 11 | $3,274 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $3,086 |
| Other | 11 | $355 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $2,745 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 77 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Thea Proctor is an Australian artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,926. 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 Thea Proctor sold in 2026 for $3,230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thea Proctor on OpeningBid →What is a Thea Proctor work worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thea Proctor work is $2,926.
The median Thea Proctor print sells for $2,926 across 30 lots.
The median Thea Proctor work on paper sells for $2,017 across 33 lots.
The median Thea Proctor painting sells for $36,096 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Thea Proctor prints typically sell for $295–$4,780 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Thea Proctor work on papers typically sell for $387–$3,284 (the middle half of 25 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 | 47 | $2,926†‡ | $7,802† | 63.8% | 2026-06-29 |
| Paintings | 2 | $36,096 | $36,398 | — | 2022-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $2,017†‡ | $30,332 | 75% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $33,063 | $36,398 | — | 2025-05-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thea Proctor's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (47 lots) median $2,926 with 63.8% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $36,096, record $36,398. A typical Thea Proctor painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $33,063.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $295–$4,780†‡ | $3,230†‡ | $7,802† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $387–$3,284†‡ | $738†‡ | $7,799 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,138–$6,818† | $4,457† | $30,332 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $36,398 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $35,794 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $30,332 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $27,910 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $7,802† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $7,119† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thea Proctor worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thea Proctor work is $2,926. The median Thea Proctor print sells for $2,926 across 30 lots. The median Thea Proctor work on paper sells for $2,017 across 33 lots. The median Thea Proctor painting sells for $36,096 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thea Proctor prints typically sell for $295–$4,780 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Thea Proctor work on papers typically sell for $387–$3,284 (the middle half of 25 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 Thea Proctor print?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thea Proctor print is $2,926. 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 Thea Proctor's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thea Proctor print is $7,802. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,802 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Thea Proctor work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thea Proctor work on paper is $2,017. 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 Thea Proctor's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thea Proctor work on paper is $30,332.
What is the average price of a small Thea Proctor print?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thea Proctor print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,230, 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 the average price of a small Thea Proctor work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thea Proctor work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $738, 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 Thea Proctor's auction record?
Thea Proctor's auction record is $36,398, set in 2022.
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