Thomas Rathmell (1912–1996)
Thomas Rathmell is a British artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $313. 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 Rathmell sold in 2023 for $313, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Rathmell work is $313.
The median Thomas Rathmell work on paper sells for $471 across 3 lots.
The median Thomas Rathmell painting sells for $284 across 4 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 | $284‡ | $948 | 80% | 2023-11-22 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $471† | $948 | 50% | 2022-04-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1999 | $948 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $948 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $471 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $313 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Rathmell worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Rathmell work is $313. The median Thomas Rathmell work on paper sells for $471 across 3 lots. The median Thomas Rathmell painting sells for $284 across 4 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 Thomas Rathmell's auction record?
Thomas Rathmell's auction record is $948, set in 1999.
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