Thomas Allom (1804–1872)
Thomas Allom is a British (modern) artist with 125 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $500. 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 Thomas Allom is recorded as sold in 2025 for $860; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Allom on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Allom work worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Allom work is $500.
The median Thomas Allom print sells for $150 across 41 lots.
The median Thomas Allom work on paper sells for $778 across 26 lots.
The median Thomas Allom painting sells for $43,121 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Allom prints typically sell for $73–$452 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Allom work on papers typically sell for $223–$1,609 (the middle half of 22 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 | 53 | $150†‡ | $10,868‡ | 77.4% | 2026-01-26 |
| Paintings | 6 | $43,121 | $80,087 | 33.3% | 2017-03-01 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $778‡ | $8,009 | 83.9% | 2025-11-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $8,009‡ | $80,087 | — | 2019-11-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas Allom's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (53 lots) median $150 with 77.4% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $43,121, record $80,087. A typical Thomas Allom painting sells for around 287× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $8,009.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $73–$452†‡ | $116†‡ | $10,868‡ |
† 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) | 22 | $223–$1,609‡ | $554‡ | $8,009 |
‡ 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 | 2012 | $80,087 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $10,868‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $8,009 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $7,680 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,156 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $5,168‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Allom worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Allom work is $500. The median Thomas Allom print sells for $150 across 41 lots. The median Thomas Allom work on paper sells for $778 across 26 lots. The median Thomas Allom painting sells for $43,121 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Allom prints typically sell for $73–$452 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Allom work on papers typically sell for $223–$1,609 (the middle half of 22 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 Thomas Allom print?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Allom print is $150. 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 Thomas Allom's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Allom print is $10,868. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Thomas Allom work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Allom work on paper is $778. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Allom's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Allom work on paper is $8,009.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Allom print?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Allom print (small (under 50 cm)) is $116, 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 Thomas Allom work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Allom work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $554, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Allom's auction record?
Thomas Allom's auction record is $80,087, set in 2012.
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