Thomas Rowlandson (1756–1827)
Thomas Rowlandson is a British artist with 303 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $598. 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 Rowlandson sold in 2026 for $946, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 207 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Rowlandson work is $598.
The median Thomas Rowlandson print sells for $300 across 126 lots.
The median Thomas Rowlandson work on paper sells for $1,130 across 99 lots.
The median Thomas Rowlandson painting sells for $545 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Rowlandson work on papers typically sell for $267–$4,000 (the middle half of 93 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Rowlandson prints typically sell for $129–$616 (the middle half of 69 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 | 168 | $300†‡ | $8,052 | 75% | 2026-06-20 |
| Paintings | 2 | $545† | $590 | — | 2021-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 144 | $1,130†‡ | $33,957 | 68.8% | 2026-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $10,867 | $33,957 | — | 2018-09-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas Rowlandson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (168 lots) median $300 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $545, record $590. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $10,867.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $129–$616†‡ | $268†‡ | $8,052 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $121–$1,222†‡ | $510†‡ | $3,800‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 93 | $267–$4,000†‡ | $1,468†‡ | $33,957 |
† 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 | 2002 | $33,957 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $15,315 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $8,052 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $3,800‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $590 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Rowlandson worth?
Across 207 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Rowlandson work is $598. The median Thomas Rowlandson print sells for $300 across 126 lots. The median Thomas Rowlandson work on paper sells for $1,130 across 99 lots. The median Thomas Rowlandson painting sells for $545 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Rowlandson work on papers typically sell for $267–$4,000 (the middle half of 93 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Rowlandson prints typically sell for $129–$616 (the middle half of 69 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 Rowlandson print?
Based on 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Rowlandson print is $300. 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 Rowlandson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Rowlandson print is $8,052.
What is the average price of a Thomas Rowlandson work on paper?
Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Rowlandson work on paper is $1,130. 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 Rowlandson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Rowlandson work on paper is $33,957.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Rowlandson work on paper?
Based on 93 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Rowlandson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,468, 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 small Thomas Rowlandson print?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Rowlandson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $268, 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 Rowlandson's auction record?
Thomas Rowlandson's auction record is $33,957, set in 2002.
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