Thomas Hudson (1701–1779)
What is Thomas Hudson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Thomas Hudson at 17 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,339 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,937–$22,288, n=6). The auction record is $450,000 for Portrait of John and Robert, sons of Robert Ker, 2nd Duke of Roxburghe, in van Dyck costume with their two dogs, an extensive landscape beyond (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $19,053 |
| Paintings | 36 | $8,645 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $18,369 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $8,190 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Thomas Hudson is a British (modern) artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $9,474. 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 Hudson sold in 2025 for $13,554, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Hudson work is $9,474.
The median Thomas Hudson painting sells for $8,508 across 65 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Thomas Hudson paintings typically sell for $3,437–$30,849 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Hudson paintings typically sell for $1,759–$9,475 (the middle half of 28 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 72 | $8,508†‡ | $450,000 | 90.3% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $87,492‡ | $450,000 | — | 2025-06-11 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $1,759–$9,475†‡ | $4,925†‡ | $42,931 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $3,437–$30,849†‡ | $18,369†‡ | $450,000 |
† 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 | 2020 | $450,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $86,208 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Hudson worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Hudson work is $9,474. The median Thomas Hudson painting sells for $8,508 across 65 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Thomas Hudson paintings typically sell for $3,437–$30,849 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Hudson paintings typically sell for $1,759–$9,475 (the middle half of 28 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 Hudson painting?
Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Hudson painting is $8,508. 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 Hudson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Hudson painting is $450,000.
What is the average price of a large Thomas Hudson painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Thomas Hudson painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $18,369, 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 Hudson painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Hudson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,925, 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 Hudson's auction record?
Thomas Hudson's auction record is $450,000, set in 2020.
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