Thomas Malton (1748–1804)
Thomas Malton is a British artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $358. 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 Malton sold in 2025 for $54,215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Malton on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Malton work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Malton work is $358.
The median Thomas Malton print sells for $280 across 9 lots.
The median Thomas Malton painting sells for $54,215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $280†‡ | $2,785‡ | 75% | 2025-04-20 |
| Paintings | 1 | $54,215 | $54,215 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas Malton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $280 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $54,215, record $54,215. A typical Thomas Malton painting sells for around 193× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $160–$280‡ | $195‡ | $323 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $54,215 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $2,785‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $438‡ |
‡ 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 Malton worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Malton work is $358. The median Thomas Malton print sells for $280 across 9 lots. The median Thomas Malton painting sells for $54,215 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 Malton print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Malton print is $280. 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 Malton's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Malton print is $2,785. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Thomas Malton's auction record?
Thomas Malton's auction record is $54,215, set in 2025.
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