Thomas Hickey (1741–1824)
Thomas Hickey is an Irish artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,430. 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 Hickey is recorded as sold in 2025 for $7,268; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Hickey on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Hickey work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Hickey work is $2,430.
The median Thomas Hickey painting sells for $1,979 across 26 lots.
The median Thomas Hickey work on paper sells for $708 across 2 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 | 34 | $1,979†‡ | $35,000 | 76.5% | 2026-03-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $708‡ | $1,147 | — | 2026-05-14 |
† 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) | 13 | $438–$1,463†‡ | $1,055†‡ | $3,184 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,368–$7,783‡ | $3,053‡ | $35,000 |
† 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 | 2018 | $35,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $30,434 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,147 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $269‡ |
‡ 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 Hickey worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Hickey work is $2,430. The median Thomas Hickey painting sells for $1,979 across 26 lots. The median Thomas Hickey work on paper sells for $708 across 2 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 Hickey painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Hickey painting is $1,979. 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 Hickey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Hickey painting is $35,000.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Hickey painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Hickey painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,055, 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 medium Thomas Hickey painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Hickey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,053, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Hickey's auction record?
Thomas Hickey's auction record is $35,000, set in 2018.
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