John Thomson (1837–1921)
John Thomson is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $492. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by John Thomson is recorded as sold in 2023 for $557; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Thomson on OpeningBid →What is a John Thomson work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Thomson work is $492.
The median John Thomson work on paper sells for $5,568 across 5 lots.
The median John Thomson photograph sells for $309 across 2 lots.
The median John Thomson print sells for $135 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $135‡ | $135‡ | — | 2025-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $5,568‡ | $7,021 | — | 2023-02-15 |
| Photography | 5 | $309 | $427 | 40% | 2010-10-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $7,021 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $5,863 |
| Photography | 2010 | $427 |
| Photography | 2008 | $191 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $135‡ |
‡ 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 John Thomson worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Thomson work is $492. The median John Thomson work on paper sells for $5,568 across 5 lots. The median John Thomson photograph sells for $309 across 2 lots. The median John Thomson print sells for $135 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Thomson's auction record?
John Thomson's auction record is $7,021, set in 2008.
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