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# Thomas Roberts (1748–1778)

Thomas Roberts is an Irish artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $34,392. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Thomas Roberts sold in 2024 for $59,933, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Roberts work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Roberts work is $34,392.

The median Thomas Roberts painting sells for $28,216 across 6 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $28,216 | $59,933 | 66.7% | 2025-05-15 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $22,041–$49,196 | $34,392 | $59,933 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $59,933 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $49,196 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Thomas Roberts worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Roberts work is $34,392. The median Thomas Roberts painting sells for $28,216 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Thomas Roberts's auction record?

Thomas Roberts's auction record is $388,066, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thomas Roberts auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-roberts (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.