Thomas Buttersworth (1768–1842)
What is Thomas Buttersworth’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Thomas Buttersworth at 19 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,654 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,573–$5,331, n=7). The auction record is $75,098 for The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805: the height of the action (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $5,133 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $4,325 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $4,060 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Thomas Buttersworth is a British (modern) artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $4,577. 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 Buttersworth sold in 2026 for $5,133, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Buttersworth work is $4,577.
The median Thomas Buttersworth painting sells for $4,130 across 40 lots.
The median Thomas Buttersworth work on paper sells for $1,500 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Buttersworth paintings typically sell for $2,535–$7,229 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $4,130†‡ | $75,098 | 81.6% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,500†‡ | $2,750‡ | 60% | 2025-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $28,750 | $75,098 | — | 2021-04-28 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,896–$7,180†‡ | $3,380†‡ | $16,500‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $2,535–$7,229†‡ | $4,098†‡ | $75,098 |
† 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 | 2017 | $75,098 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $28,750 |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $2,750‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Buttersworth worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Buttersworth work is $4,577. The median Thomas Buttersworth painting sells for $4,130 across 40 lots. The median Thomas Buttersworth work on paper sells for $1,500 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Buttersworth paintings typically sell for $2,535–$7,229 (the middle half of 20 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 Buttersworth painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Buttersworth painting is $4,130. 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 Buttersworth's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Buttersworth painting is $75,098.
What is the average price of a medium Thomas Buttersworth painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Buttersworth painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,098, 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 Buttersworth painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Buttersworth painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,380, 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 Buttersworth's auction record?
Thomas Buttersworth's auction record is $75,098, set in 2017.
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