Thomas Stothard (1755–1834)
What is Thomas Stothard’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Thomas Stothard at 15 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $761 including buyer’s premium (middle half $359–$1,139, n=6). The auction record is $12,677 for The Canterbury Pilgrims (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Canterbury Pilgrims, 1755 | Painting | $12,677 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Cimon and Iphigenia | Oil paint | $5,040 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Venus rising, 1755 | Ink | $3,826 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 4 | Two Genre Scenes: A Family Outing and After the Sermon | Oil on panel | $2,952 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Feb 2014 |
| 5 | AN ALBUM OF DESIGNS FOR THE MONUMENTS OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON, SIR WILLIAM MYERS AND OTHERS | Pencil, pen and ink and brown washes | $1,742 | Sworders | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | THE ORLEANS FAMILY RECONCILED BY THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY, 1834 | Pen and ink and wash | $1,394 | Olympia Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | A battle scene | Oil on panel | $1,139 | Sworders | May 2025 |
| 8 | A battle scene, 1755 | Oil on panel | $1,139 | Sworders | May 2025 |
| 9 | A street in Southall, 1755 | Pen and black ink | $981 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lost Apple, 1803 | Pen | $1,680 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,139 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $383 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $722 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Thomas Stothard is a British (modern) artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $401. 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 Stothard is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,257; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Stothard work is $401.
The median Thomas Stothard work on paper sells for $300 across 22 lots.
The median Thomas Stothard painting sells for $1,037 across 16 lots.
The median Thomas Stothard print sells for $325 across 4 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 | 4 | $325† | $1,680 | — | 2026-04-21 |
| Paintings | 21 | $1,037†‡ | $12,677 | 76.2% | 2025-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $300†‡ | $3,826 | 84.6% | 2025-03-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,040† | $12,677 | — | 2025-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas Stothard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $325. Paintings (21 lots) median $1,037, record $12,677. A typical Thomas Stothard painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,040.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $263–$1,059†‡ | $487†‡ | $2,952 |
† 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) | 19 | $185–$516†‡ | $279†‡ | $3,826 |
† 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 | 2016 | $12,677 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,826 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,742 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,680 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $378† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Stothard worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Stothard work is $401. The median Thomas Stothard work on paper sells for $300 across 22 lots. The median Thomas Stothard painting sells for $1,037 across 16 lots. The median Thomas Stothard print sells for $325 across 4 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 Stothard work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Stothard work on paper 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 Stothard's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Stothard work on paper is $3,826.
What is the average price of a Thomas Stothard painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Stothard painting is $1,037. 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 Stothard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Stothard painting is $12,677.
What is the average price of a small Thomas Stothard work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Stothard work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $279, 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 Stothard painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Stothard painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $487, 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 Stothard's auction record?
Thomas Stothard's auction record is $12,677, set in 2016.
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