Thomas Luny (1759–1837)
What is Thomas Luny’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 126 auction results for Thomas Luny at 22 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,886 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,968–$8,341, n=32). The auction record is $230,406 for The three-masted English merchantman Integrity in two positions in the Saint Lawrence River arriving at Montreal (2011, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 86 | $5,047 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $23,233 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $7,700 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $3,771 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 126 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Thomas Luny is a British (modern) artist with 133 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $5,034. 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 Luny sold in 2026 for $21,438, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Luny work is $5,034.
The median Thomas Luny painting sells for $5,360 across 101 lots.
The median Thomas Luny work on paper sells for $716 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Luny paintings typically sell for $1,260–$5,875 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Luny paintings typically sell for $2,599–$12,833 (the middle half of 37 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 | 113 | $5,360†‡ | $230,406 | 89.4% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $716† | $1,273 | — | 2026-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $40,533† | $281,276 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† 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) | 50 | $1,260–$5,875†‡ | $3,501†‡ | $42,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $2,599–$12,833†‡ | $8,014†‡ | $58,389 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $14,578–$29,596†‡ | $21,330†‡ | $230,406 |
† 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 | 2011 | $230,406 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $58,389 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,273 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $158† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Luny worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Luny work is $5,034. The median Thomas Luny painting sells for $5,360 across 101 lots. The median Thomas Luny work on paper sells for $716 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Luny paintings typically sell for $1,260–$5,875 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Luny paintings typically sell for $2,599–$12,833 (the middle half of 37 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 Luny painting?
Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Luny painting is $5,360. 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 Luny's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Luny painting is $230,406.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Luny painting?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Luny painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,501, 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 Luny painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Luny painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,014, 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 Luny's auction record?
Thomas Luny's auction record is $230,406, set in 2011.
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