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# Thomas Rowlandson (1756–1827)

## What is Thomas Rowlandson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 680 auction results for Thomas Rowlandson at 44 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $736 including buyer’s premium (middle half $453–$1,630, n=50). The auction record is $112,987 for A gaming table at Devonshire House, London: Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, Harriet, Lady Duncannon, the Prince of Wales and others gambling (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A gaming table at Devonshire House, London: Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, Harriet, Lady Duncannon, the Prince of Wales and others gambling, 1756 | Pencil | $112,987 | Christie's | Jul 2017 |
| 2 | Place des Victoires, Paris | Pen and black ink and watercolor over traces of pencil, on two sheets, joined | $57,150 | Sotheby's | Jan 2022 |
| 3 | The Connoisseurs, 1756 | Pencil | $48,740 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 4 | Place des Victoires, Paris | Pen and grey ink and watercolour on two sheets, joined | $47,475 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | Foyer of the Haymarket Theatre during the 'Surrender of Calais', 1756 | Ink | $45,317 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 6 | Bookseller and Author, 1756 | Watercolor | $41,568 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 7 | A Master of the Ceremonies introducing a partner, 1827 | Laid paper | $41,292 | Bonhams | Jul 2018 |
| 8 | Tea on shore, 1827 | Watercolour | $41,137 | Bonhams | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Tea on shore, 1756 | — | $32,758 | Bonhams | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | The coach booking office, the artist and Henry Wigstead paying their fares, 1827 | Colour on paper | $29,886 | Bonhams | Jul 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 80 | $3,340 |
| Works on paper | 340 | $3,159 |
| Prints | 46 | $574 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $3,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 412 | $2,804 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 680 results from 44 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Rowlandson is a British (modern) artist with 702 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,052. 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 $4,061, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Thomas Rowlandson works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Thomas Rowlandson work worth?

Across 597 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Rowlandson work is $2,052.

The median Thomas Rowlandson work on paper sells for $2,501 across 446 lots.

The median Thomas Rowlandson print sells for $429 across 133 lots.

The median Thomas Rowlandson painting sells for $3,626 across 29 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Rowlandson work on papers typically sell for $976–$5,450 (the middle half of 419 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Rowlandson prints typically sell for $234–$1,069 (the middle half of 118 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 | 161 | $429†‡ | $13,262‡ | 82.6% | 2026-09-06 |
| Paintings | 37 | $3,626 | $41,137 | 78.4% | 2025-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 485 | $2,501†‡ | $112,987 | 92% | 2026-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $21,490†‡ | $112,987 | — | 2023-01-26 |

† 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 (161 lots) median $429 with 82.6% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $3,626, record $41,137. A typical Thomas Rowlandson painting sells for around 8.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $21,490.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 118 | $234–$1,069†‡ | $429†‡ | $13,262‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $202–$2,577†‡ | $522†‡ | $3,169 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $2,212–$6,390 | $3,681 | $41,137 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 419 | $976–$5,450†‡ | $2,485†‡ | $112,987 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $3,063–$12,924 | $4,738 | $57,150 |

† 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 | 2017 | $112,987 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $57,150 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $41,137 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $13,262‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $12,677‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $8,360 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Rowlandson worth?

Across 597 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Rowlandson work is $2,052. The median Thomas Rowlandson work on paper sells for $2,501 across 446 lots. The median Thomas Rowlandson print sells for $429 across 133 lots. The median Thomas Rowlandson painting sells for $3,626 across 29 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Rowlandson work on papers typically sell for $976–$5,450 (the middle half of 419 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Rowlandson prints typically sell for $234–$1,069 (the middle half of 118 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 work on paper?

Based on 446 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Rowlandson work on paper is $2,501. 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 $112,987.

### What is the average price of a Thomas Rowlandson print?

Based on 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Rowlandson print is $429. 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 $13,262. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Thomas Rowlandson painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Rowlandson painting is $3,626.

### What is Thomas Rowlandson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Rowlandson painting is $41,137.

### What is the average price of a small Thomas Rowlandson work on paper?

Based on 419 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Rowlandson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,485, 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 118 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Rowlandson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $429, 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 $112,987, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.