Thomas Blinks (1853–1910)
What is Thomas Blinks’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Thomas Blinks at 14 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,269 including buyer’s premium (middle half $750–$4,683, n=6). The auction record is $97,016 for For'ard on, for'ard on (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | For'ard on, for'ard on, 1887 | Oil on canvas | $97,016 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 2 | In Full Cry | Oil on canvas | $79,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | For'ard on, For'ard on, 1853 | Oil paint | $65,874 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Outside the Horse Dealer | — | $58,371 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Walter Winans driving a carriage, 1853 | Oil paint | $56,497 | Christie's | Jul 2017 |
| 6 | On the scent, 1853 | Oil on canvas | $44,753 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 7 | Putting Hounds into Cover | — | $33,469 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 8 | The York and Ainsty Hounds on the Ferry at Newby, 1898 | Oil on canvas | $33,020 | Sotheby's | Feb 2024 |
| 9 | POINTERS ON ALERT | Oil paint | $32,939 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 10 | Over the fence | Oil on canvas | $31,250 | Sotheby's | Jan 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $21,150 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $30,039 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $25,080 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $6,600 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Thomas Blinks is a British (modern) artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $19,724. 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 Blinks sold in 2024 for $24,962, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Blinks on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Blinks work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Blinks work is $19,724.
The median Thomas Blinks painting sells for $20,064 across 35 lots.
The median Thomas Blinks print sells for $258 across 2 lots.
The median Thomas Blinks photograph sells for $32 across 1 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 | 3 | $258† | $325† | 66.7% | 2024-07-31 |
| Paintings | 46 | $20,064†‡ | $97,016 | 76.1% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,805† | $4,805† | — | 2012-03-21 |
| Photography | 2 | $32† | $32† | 50% | 2021-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $79,000 | $97,016 | — | 2023-07-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas Blinks's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $258 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (46 lots) median $20,064, record $97,016. A typical Thomas Blinks painting sells for around 78× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $79,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $4,297–$18,917 | $6,600 | $26,341 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $6,300–$31,250†‡ | $24,118†‡ | $44,753 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $24,867–$56,497 | $30,039 | $97,016 |
† 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 | 2016 | $97,016 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $65,874 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $4,805† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $325† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $192 |
| Photography | 2021 | $32† |
† 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 Thomas Blinks worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Blinks work is $19,724. The median Thomas Blinks painting sells for $20,064 across 35 lots. The median Thomas Blinks print sells for $258 across 2 lots. The median Thomas Blinks photograph sells for $32 across 1 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 Blinks painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Blinks painting is $20,064. 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 Blinks's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Blinks painting is $97,016.
What is the average price of a medium Thomas Blinks painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Blinks painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $24,118, 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 Blinks painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Blinks painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Thomas Blinks's auction record?
Thomas Blinks's auction record is $97,016, set in 2016.
See the full Thomas Blinks record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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