THORNTON, Dr. Robert John (1768–1837)
THORNTON, Dr. Robert John is an English artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $1,525. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by THORNTON, Dr. Robert John sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,100 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View THORNTON, Dr. Robert John on OpeningBid →What is a THORNTON, Dr. Robert John work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a THORNTON, Dr. Robert John work is $1,525.
The median THORNTON, Dr. Robert John print sells for $1,525 across 12 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $1,525† | $9,600† | — | 2026-05-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,112–$2,400† | $1,525† | $9,600† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $9,600† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $5,100† |
† 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 THORNTON, Dr. Robert John worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a THORNTON, Dr. Robert John work is $1,525. The median THORNTON, Dr. Robert John print sells for $1,525 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a THORNTON, Dr. Robert John print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a THORNTON, Dr. Robert John print is $1,525. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is THORNTON, Dr. Robert John's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a THORNTON, Dr. Robert John print is $9,600. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,600 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium THORNTON, Dr. Robert John print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium THORNTON, Dr. Robert John print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is THORNTON, Dr. Robert John's auction record?
THORNTON, Dr. Robert John's auction record is $9,600, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,600 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full THORNTON, Dr. Robert John record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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