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# Thomas Girtin (1775–1802)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Thomas Girtin at 17 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,721 including buyer’s premium (middle half $929–$19,851, n=6). The auction record is $225,000 for St. Paul’s Cathedral from St. Martin’s-le-Grand, London (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Paul’s Cathedral from St. Martin’s-le-Grand, London, 1775 | Pencil | $225,000 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 2 | York Minster, from the South West | Watercolour and bodycolour over traces of pencil on wove paper, original mount | $118,632 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Boston Church from the South West, 1775 | Pencil and watercolour | $97,695 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 4 | Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire, 1775 | Pencil | $81,959 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 5 | Roman Wall, Wroxeter, Shropshire, 1775 | Pencil | $68,845 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 6 | Bolton Abbey on the banks of the River Wharfe, Yorkshire, 1775 | Pencil | $44,403 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 7 | Dryburgh Abbey, Berwickshire: The South Transept from the Cloister, 1775 | Pencil | $38,634 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | Dunnottar Castle, Kincardine, 1775 | Watercolor | $35,414 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | The Dover Mail | Watercolour with pen and brown ink and scratching out, with pen and ink border | $30,088 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 10 | View of Chepstow Castle with cattle watering in the foreground | Pencil and grey, blue, green and ochre washes, on the artist's wash-line mount | $25,440 | Christie's | Dec 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $18,063 |
| Works on paper | 30 | $9,296 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $12,830 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $10,135 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Girtin is a British (modern) artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $8,165. 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 Girtin sold in 2026 for $118,632, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Thomas Girtin work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Thomas Girtin work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Girtin work is $8,165.

The median Thomas Girtin work on paper sells for $8,139 across 48 lots.

The median Thomas Girtin painting sells for $4,828 across 7 lots.

The median Thomas Girtin print sells for $5,758 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Girtin work on papers typically sell for $171–$23,097 (the middle half of 40 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 | 4 | $5,758† | $18,750 | — | 2019-01-31 |
| Paintings | 7 | $4,828 | $20,819 | — | 2025-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 62 | $8,139†‡ | $225,000 | 77.4% | 2026-07-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $154,674† | $225,000 | — | 2026-07-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Thomas Girtin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $5,758. Paintings (7 lots) median $4,828, record $20,819. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $154,674.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,317–$11,540 | $4,828 | $20,819 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $171–$23,097†‡ | $4,574†‡ | $225,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $11,921–$22,716† | $14,746† | $44,403 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $225,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $190,716† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $20,819 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $18,750 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $15,692 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $8,165 |

† 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 Girtin worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Girtin work is $8,165. The median Thomas Girtin work on paper sells for $8,139 across 48 lots. The median Thomas Girtin painting sells for $4,828 across 7 lots. The median Thomas Girtin print sells for $5,758 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Girtin work on papers typically sell for $171–$23,097 (the middle half of 40 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 Girtin work on paper?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Girtin work on paper is $8,139. 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 Girtin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Girtin work on paper is $225,000.

### What is the average price of a small Thomas Girtin work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Girtin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,574, 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 Girtin's auction record?

Thomas Girtin's auction record is $225,000, set in 2019.

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

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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.