Thomas Child (1841–1898)
Thomas Child is an English artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,070. 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 Child sold in 2026 for $4,461, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Child on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Child work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Child work is $3,070.
The median Thomas Child photograph sells for $3,011 across 26 lots.
The median Thomas Child print sells for $21,975 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Child photographs typically sell for $1,597–$4,260 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $21,975† | $21,975† | — | 2006-11-14 |
| Photography | 36 | $3,011‡ | $136,243‡ | 72.2% | 2026-07-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,597–$4,260‡ | $2,912‡ | $136,243‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $136,243‡ |
| Photography | 2016 | $76,852‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $21,975† |
† 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 Child worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Child work is $3,070. The median Thomas Child photograph sells for $3,011 across 26 lots. The median Thomas Child print sells for $21,975 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Child photographs typically sell for $1,597–$4,260 (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 Child photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Child photograph is $3,011. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Child's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Child photograph is $136,243. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Child photograph?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Child photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,912, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Child's auction record?
Thomas Child's auction record is $136,243, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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