Thomas Carr (1909–1999)
Thomas Carr is a British artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,985. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Thomas Carr sold in 2022 for $3,749, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Carr work is $1,985.
The median Thomas Carr work on paper sells for $1,232 across 33 lots.
The median Thomas Carr painting sells for $7,405 across 14 lots.
The median Thomas Carr print sells for $36 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Carr work on papers typically sell for $754–$3,168 (the middle half of 21 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 | 5 | $36†‡ | $200† | 80% | 2023-03-19 |
| Paintings | 22 | $7,405 | $22,090 | 63.6% | 2022-06-01 |
| Works on Paper | 59 | $1,232 | $9,394 | 55.9% | 2024-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $14,826 | $22,090 | — | 2020-09-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas Carr's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $36 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $7,405, record $22,090. A typical Thomas Carr painting sells for around 208× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $14,826.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,886–$6,338 | $3,437 | $8,095 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $6,917–$13,540 | $11,291 | $22,090 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $387–$1,013 | $733 | $2,027 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $754–$3,168 | $1,985 | $9,394 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $22,090 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $14,826 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $9,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $6,710 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $200† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $37† |
† 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 Carr worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Carr work is $1,985. The median Thomas Carr work on paper sells for $1,232 across 33 lots. The median Thomas Carr painting sells for $7,405 across 14 lots. The median Thomas Carr print sells for $36 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Carr work on papers typically sell for $754–$3,168 (the middle half of 21 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 Carr work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Carr work on paper is $1,232.
What is Thomas Carr's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Carr work on paper is $9,394.
What is the average price of a Thomas Carr painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Carr painting is $7,405.
What is Thomas Carr's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Carr painting is $22,090.
What is the average price of a medium Thomas Carr work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Carr work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Carr work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Carr work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $733, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Thomas Carr's auction record?
Thomas Carr's auction record is $22,090, set in 2008.
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