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# Thomas Smythe (1825–1907)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 156 auction results for Thomas Smythe at 15 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,304 including buyer’s premium (middle half $645–$1,721, n=14). The auction record is $17,862 for Winter landscape with figures (2012, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winter landscape with figures, 1825 | Painting | $17,862 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | A REST FROM PLOUGHING; REFRESHMENT OUTSIDE THE WHITE SWAN | Oil on panel | $7,142 | Sworders | Feb 2011 |
| 3 | Homeward bound, 1825 | Painting | $6,351 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | The horse fair, 1825 | Oil on canvas | $6,023 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | The log drag, 1825 | Painting | $4,565 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| 6 | Thomas Smythe (1825-1907) On the river at Pin Mill, Suffolk, with the Butt & Oyster inn Signed Oil | Oil on canvas | $4,410 | Woolley and Wallis | Mar 2020 |
| 7 | A HAYWAIN AT A FORD | Oil on canvas | $3,808 | Sworders | Jul 2011 |
| 8 | A winter landscape with figures, a child and hay cart, 1825 | Oil on canvas | $3,613 | Sworders | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | FOUR DOGS RESTING IN A HEARTH | Oil on board | $3,576 | Sworders | Sep 2011 |
| 10 | The journey home, 1825 | Oil paint | $3,190 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $1,463 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $1,151 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,088 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 156 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Smythe is a British (modern) artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,204. 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 Smythe sold in 2026 for $1,204, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Thomas Smythe work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Thomas Smythe work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Smythe work is $1,204.

The median Thomas Smythe painting sells for $978 across 134 lots.

The median Thomas Smythe work on paper sells for $242 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Smythe paintings typically sell for $512–$1,825 (the middle half of 99 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Smythe paintings typically sell for $650–$2,795 (the middle half of 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 176 | $978†‡ | $17,862 | 76.1% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $242†‡ | $883† | 64.7% | 2024-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $5,993†‡ | $17,862 | — | 2026-04-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 99 | $512–$1,825†‡ | $923†‡ | $17,862 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $650–$2,795†‡ | $1,529†‡ | $6,023 |

† 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) | 11 | $168–$476†‡ | $242†‡ | $883† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $17,862 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $7,142 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $883† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $606‡ |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Thomas Smythe worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Smythe work is $1,204. The median Thomas Smythe painting sells for $978 across 134 lots. The median Thomas Smythe work on paper sells for $242 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Smythe paintings typically sell for $512–$1,825 (the middle half of 99 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Smythe paintings typically sell for $650–$2,795 (the middle half of 34 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 Smythe painting?

Based on 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Smythe painting is $978. 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 Smythe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Smythe painting is $17,862.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Smythe work on paper is $242. 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 Smythe's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Smythe work on paper is $883. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $883 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Thomas Smythe painting?

Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Smythe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $923, 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 medium Thomas Smythe painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Smythe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,529, 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 Smythe's auction record?

Thomas Smythe's auction record is $17,862, set in 2012.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thomas Smythe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-smythe (updated 2026-11-02).

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.