Thomas Doughty (1793–1856)
Thomas Doughty is an American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $9,160. 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 Doughty sold in 2026 for $33,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Doughty work is $9,160.
The median Thomas Doughty painting sells for $11,250 across 30 lots.
The median Thomas Doughty work on paper sells for $2,000 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $11,250†‡ | $292,000 | 83.3% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,000‡ | $2,000‡ | — | 2011-08-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $138,600 | $292,000 | — | 2022-05-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,125–$13,438†‡ | $3,875†‡ | $74,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $6,070–$26,050‡ | $14,220‡ | $138,600 |
† 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 | 2001 | $292,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $138,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,000‡ |
‡ 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 Doughty worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Doughty work is $9,160. The median Thomas Doughty painting sells for $11,250 across 30 lots. The median Thomas Doughty work on paper sells for $2,000 across 1 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 Doughty painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Doughty painting is $11,250. 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 Doughty's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Doughty painting is $292,000.
What is the average price of a medium Thomas Doughty painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Doughty painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,220, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Thomas Doughty painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Doughty painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,875, 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 Doughty's auction record?
Thomas Doughty's auction record is $292,000, set in 2001.
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