Thomas Beach (1738–1806)
What is Thomas Beach’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Thomas Beach at 10 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,514 including buyer’s premium (middle half $559–$1,616, n=5). The auction record is $41,484 for Four portraits of the children of William and Elizabeth Helyar: Joanna, aged 8; Harriet, aged 11; Edward, aged 18; and Bridget, aged 13 (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $4,124 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $13,430 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $2,597 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Thomas Beach is a British (modern) artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $8,720. 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 Beach is recorded as sold in 2026 for $13,221; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Beach work is $8,720.
The median Thomas Beach painting sells for $8,720 across 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $8,720†‡ | $51,564‡ | 80.8% | 2026-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $2,082–$24,757†‡ | $8,897†‡ | $51,564‡ |
† 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 | 2026 | $51,564‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $51,564‡ |
‡ 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 Beach worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Beach work is $8,720. The median Thomas Beach painting sells for $8,720 across 21 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 Beach painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Beach painting is $8,720. 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 Beach's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Beach painting is $51,564. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Thomas Beach painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Beach painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,897, 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 Thomas Beach's auction record?
Thomas Beach's auction record is $51,564, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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