Thomas Whitcombe (1742–1834)
Thomas Whitcombe is a British (modern) artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,312. 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 Whitcombe sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $7,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Whitcombe work is $4,312.
The median Thomas Whitcombe painting sells for $4,025 across 31 lots.
The median Thomas Whitcombe print sells for $129 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 | $129‡ | $396‡ | — | 2023-10-24 |
| Paintings | 40 | $4,025†‡ | $30,982 | 77.5% | 2026-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Thomas Whitcombe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $129. Paintings (40 lots) median $4,025, record $30,982. A typical Thomas Whitcombe painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $851–$3,754†‡ | $2,161†‡ | $5,859 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,785–$10,082†‡ | $4,611†‡ | $30,982 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $6,110–$12,608†‡ | $7,813†‡ | $29,637‡ |
† 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 | 2025 | $30,982 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $29,637‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $396‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $229‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thomas Whitcombe worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Whitcombe work is $4,312. The median Thomas Whitcombe painting sells for $4,025 across 31 lots. The median Thomas Whitcombe print sells for $129 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 Whitcombe painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Whitcombe painting is $4,025. 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 Whitcombe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Whitcombe painting is $30,982.
What is the average price of a medium Thomas Whitcombe painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Whitcombe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,611, 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 Whitcombe painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Whitcombe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,161, 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 Whitcombe's auction record?
Thomas Whitcombe's auction record is $30,982, set in 2025.
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