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# Thomas (1818–1886)

Thomas is a British artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $688. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Thomas sold in 2024 for $814, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas work is $688.

The median Thomas work on paper sells for $496 across 4 lots.

The median Thomas painting sells for $78,907 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $78,907† | $157,001† | 33.3% | 2024-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $496 | $1,000 | 57.1% | 2026-05-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $157,001† |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $1,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $814 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $562 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas work is $688. The median Thomas work on paper sells for $496 across 4 lots. The median Thomas painting sells for $78,907 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Thomas's auction record?

Thomas's auction record is $157,001, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $157,001 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-danby-2 (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.