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# Thomas Creswick (1811–1869)

## What is Thomas Creswick’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $1,302 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thomas Creswick auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-creswick (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.