Thomas Shotter Boys (1803–1874)
Thomas Shotter Boys is a British artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $436. 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 Shotter Boys sold in 2024 for $539, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thomas Shotter Boys on OpeningBid →What is a Thomas Shotter Boys work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Shotter Boys work is $436.
The median Thomas Shotter Boys print sells for $139 across 17 lots.
The median Thomas Shotter Boys work on paper sells for $1,902 across 14 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 | 28 | $139†‡ | $1,085 | 60.7% | 2026-01-30 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,902†‡ | $68,232 | 73.7% | 2024-01-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $87–$179†‡ | $127†‡ | $1,085 |
† 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) | 12 | $513–$13,028‡ | $847‡ | $68,232 |
‡ 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 | $68,232 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $42,777 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,085 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $951 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Shotter Boys worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Shotter Boys work is $436. The median Thomas Shotter Boys print sells for $139 across 17 lots. The median Thomas Shotter Boys work on paper sells for $1,902 across 14 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 Shotter Boys print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Shotter Boys print is $139. 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 Shotter Boys's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Shotter Boys print is $1,085.
What is the average price of a Thomas Shotter Boys work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Shotter Boys work on paper is $1,902. 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 Shotter Boys's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Shotter Boys work on paper is $68,232.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Shotter Boys work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Shotter Boys work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $847, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Thomas Shotter Boys's auction record?
Thomas Shotter Boys's auction record is $68,232, set in 2010.
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