Thomas Buchanan Read (1822–1872)
Thomas Buchanan Read is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Thomas Buchanan Read sold in 2021 for $15,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Buchanan Read on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Buchanan Read work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Buchanan Read work is $1,000.
The median Thomas Buchanan Read painting sells for $1,000 across 3 lots.
The median Thomas Buchanan Read work on paper sells for $130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,000‡ | $1,840‡ | — | 2013-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $130‡ | $130‡ | — | 2020-04-13 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $1,840‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $130‡ |
‡ 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 Buchanan Read worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Buchanan Read work is $1,000. The median Thomas Buchanan Read painting sells for $1,000 across 3 lots. The median Thomas Buchanan Read work on paper sells for $130 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 Thomas Buchanan Read's auction record?
Thomas Buchanan Read's auction record is $15,000, set in 2021.
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