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Thomas Daniell (1749–1840)

What is Thomas Daniell’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Thomas Daniell at 19 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,739 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,992–$5,193, n=16). The auction record is $18,895 for The Old Fort Ghaut, Calcutta (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1The Old Fort Ghaut, Calcutta, 1749Pencil, pen and ink and watercolour on Honig and Zoonen watermarked laid paper$18,895BonhamsMay 2026
Top auction records: prints & editions
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Mausoleum of Sultan Purveiz, near Allahabad and Hindoo Temples at Agouree, on the River Soane, Bahar, 1796Handcoloured aquatints$15,696Roseberys LondonMay 2025
2Five handpainted aquatints from Oriental scenery and Hindoo excavations in the mountain of Ellora, 1749Handpainted aquatints$9,450Christie'sJun 2008
3Sculptured Rocks, at Mavalipuram, on the Coast of Coromandel; The Entrance of an Excavated Hindoo Temple, at Mavalipuram, 1799Hand coloured aquatints$8,372Roseberys LondonMay 2025
4The Great Pagoda, Tritchinopoly; The Writers’ Buildings, Calcutta; The Baolee at Ramnagur, 1797Hand colored aquatints$8,190Christie'sSep 2011
5The Cotsea Bhang, River Jumna, Delhi; Gate of mosque, others, 18th CLithograph$7,844Finarte Casa d'AsteOct 1997
6Four plates from 'Oriental Scenery': Ruins at Cannouge; Gate of a Mosque built by Hafiz Ramut, Pillibeat; View of Mutura, on the River Jumna; Mausoleum of Kausim Solomanee at Chunar Gur, 1802Handcoloured aquatints$7,372Roseberys LondonMar 2023
7Madura, ruins of the Palace at Madura (The Palace of Tirmulla Nayak); and Western Entrance to Fort St George, 1796Handcoloured aquatints$5,315Roseberys LondonJun 2025
8Ramgur, or Rampoor, in the Benares district, 1804-1807Hand-coloured aquatint, engraved by Thomas and William Daniell, RA$5,152Roseberys LondonNov 2024
9Ramnugur, near Benares, on the River Ganges, 1796Hand-coloured aquatint$4,820Roseberys LondonNov 2024
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Prints31$2,790
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
Medium (50-120 cm)29$3,399
Small (under 50 cm)5$348

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures

Thomas Daniell is a British artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,030. 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 Daniell sold in 2026 for $3,739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Thomas Daniell work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Daniell work is $2,030.

The median Thomas Daniell print sells for $2,115 across 44 lots.

The median Thomas Daniell work on paper sells for $380 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Daniell prints typically sell for $1,501–$4,903 (the middle half of 36 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

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions52$2,115†‡$15,69684.6%2026-06-10
Paintings2——0%—
Works on Paper11$380$18,89545.5%2026-05-21
Masterpieces (top of market)3$15,696$18,895—2026-05-21

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Price by size

Prints & Editions

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
medium (50–120 cm)36$1,501–$4,903†‡$2,925†‡$15,696

† 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

MediumYearPrice
Works on Paper2026$18,895
Prints & Editions2025$15,696
Prints & Editions2008$9,450
Works on Paper2019$412

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Thomas Daniell worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Daniell work is $2,030. The median Thomas Daniell print sells for $2,115 across 44 lots. The median Thomas Daniell work on paper sells for $380 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Daniell prints typically sell for $1,501–$4,903 (the middle half of 36 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 Daniell print?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Daniell print is $2,115. 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 Daniell's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Daniell print is $15,696.

What is the average price of a Thomas Daniell work on paper?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Daniell work on paper is $380.

What is Thomas Daniell's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Daniell work on paper is $18,895.

What is the average price of a medium Thomas Daniell print?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Daniell print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,925, 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 Daniell's auction record?

Thomas Daniell's auction record is $18,895, set in 2026.

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