Thomas Creswick (1811–1869)
What is Thomas Creswick’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Thomas Creswick at 23 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,175 including buyer’s premium (middle half $958–$1,884, n=7). The auction record is $17,925 for Figures by a River in the Woods (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figures by a River in the Woods, 1811 | Figures by a River in the Woods | $17,925 | Christie's | Apr 2004 |
| 2 | An English Lane, 1811 | Oil on canvas | $12,338 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2005 |
| 3 | The Overshot Millwheel | Oil on canvas | $5,163 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Figures and animals on along a river bank, a cottage and windmill beyond, 1811 | Oil paint | $3,917 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 5 | A drover and his herd crossing a ford, 1811 | Oil paint | $3,077 | Christie's | Jul 2009 |
| 6 | Black Mountain, Lake George, New York, 1811 | Painting | $2,772 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 7 | ENNISCORTHY | Oil on panel | $2,723 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Roger's Slide, Lake George, New York, 1811 | Painting | $2,520 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 9 | The Road Through... | Oil on canvas | $2,115 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2006 |
| 10 | Figure Resting by a River in an Extensive Landscape | Oil on board | $1,703 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $1,302 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $1,304 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $935 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Thomas Creswick is a British (modern) artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,073. 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 Creswick sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,262 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Creswick on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Creswick work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Creswick work is $1,073.
The median Thomas Creswick painting sells for $1,137 across 48 lots.
The median Thomas Creswick work on paper sells for $163 across 5 lots.
The median Thomas Creswick print sells for $1,018 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Creswick paintings typically sell for $727–$2,115 (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 | 1 | $1,018 | $1,018 | — | 2000-10-19 |
| Paintings | 64 | $1,137†‡ | $20,775‡ | 75% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $163†‡ | $362‡ | 83.3% | 2020-09-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,775‡ | $20,775‡ | — | 2021-06-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas Creswick's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,018. Paintings (64 lots) median $1,137, record $20,775. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $20,775.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $433–$1,603†‡ | $749†‡ | $2,772 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $727–$2,115†‡ | $1,100†‡ | $17,925 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $7,203–$17,797‡ | $13,158‡ | $20,775‡ |
† 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 | 2021 | $20,775‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $20,775‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,018 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $362‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $206‡ |
‡ 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 Creswick worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Creswick work is $1,073. The median Thomas Creswick painting sells for $1,137 across 48 lots. The median Thomas Creswick work on paper sells for $163 across 5 lots. The median Thomas Creswick print sells for $1,018 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Creswick paintings typically sell for $727–$2,115 (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 Creswick painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Creswick painting is $1,137. 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 Creswick's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Creswick painting is $20,775. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Thomas Creswick painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Creswick painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,100, 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 Creswick painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Creswick painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $749, 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 Creswick's auction record?
Thomas Creswick's auction record is $20,775, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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