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# Thomas Shotter Boys (1803–1874)

Thomas Shotter Boys is a British (modern) artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,531. 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 2026 for $4,556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Thomas Shotter Boys work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## 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 $1,531.

The median Thomas Shotter Boys work on paper sells for $2,658 across 20 lots.

The median Thomas Shotter Boys print sells for $124 across 7 lots.

The median Thomas Shotter Boys painting sells for $1,531 across 3 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 | 15 | $124‡ | $878 | 46.7% | 2024-10-29 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,531† | $20,160 | — | 2024-07-04 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $2,658†‡ | $58,912 | 71.4% | 2026-03-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Thomas Shotter Boys's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $124 with 46.7% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,531, record $20,160. A typical Thomas Shotter Boys painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $44–$139‡ | $109‡ | $467 |

‡ 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) | 16 | $457–$3,757†‡ | $1,775†‡ | $14,285 |

† 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 | 2006 | $58,912 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $20,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $14,285 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,531 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $878 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $467 |

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 Shotter Boys worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Shotter Boys work is $1,531. The median Thomas Shotter Boys work on paper sells for $2,658 across 20 lots. The median Thomas Shotter Boys print sells for $124 across 7 lots. The median Thomas Shotter Boys painting sells for $1,531 across 3 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 work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Shotter Boys work on paper is $2,658. 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 $58,912.

### What is the average price of a Thomas Shotter Boys print?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Shotter Boys print is $124. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Thomas Shotter Boys's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Shotter Boys print is $878.

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

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Shotter Boys work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,775, 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 Shotter Boys's auction record?

Thomas Shotter Boys's auction record is $58,912, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thomas Shotter Boys auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-shotter-boys (updated 2026-11-03).

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.