Thomas Matthews Rooke (1842–1942)
Thomas Matthews Rooke is a British (modern) artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,524. 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 Matthews Rooke sold in 2022 for $7,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Matthews Rooke work is $2,524.
The median Thomas Matthews Rooke work on paper sells for $1,315 across 18 lots.
The median Thomas Matthews Rooke painting sells for $15,547 across 5 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 | 5 | $15,547 | $19,059 | — | 2022-01-29 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $1,315†‡ | $72,774 | 64.3% | 2026-10-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $333–$2,524†‡ | $509†‡ | $23,095 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $641–$1,601†‡ | $1,349†‡ | $18,384 |
† 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 | 2010 | $72,774 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $23,095 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $19,059 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $16,820 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Matthews Rooke worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Matthews Rooke work is $2,524. The median Thomas Matthews Rooke work on paper sells for $1,315 across 18 lots. The median Thomas Matthews Rooke painting sells for $15,547 across 5 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 Matthews Rooke work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Matthews Rooke work on paper is $1,315. 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 Matthews Rooke's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Matthews Rooke work on paper is $72,774.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Matthews Rooke work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Matthews Rooke work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $509, 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 Matthews Rooke's auction record?
Thomas Matthews Rooke's auction record is $72,774, set in 2010.
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