Thornton Oakley (1881–1953)
Thornton Oakley is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $450. 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 Thornton Oakley sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $450 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thornton Oakley on OpeningBid →What is a Thornton Oakley work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thornton Oakley work is $450.
The median Thornton Oakley work on paper sells for $398 across 8 lots.
The median Thornton Oakley painting sells for $35,380 across 1 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 | 1 | $35,380 | $35,380 | — | 2021-02-06 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $398†‡ | $7,250 | 66.7% | 2024-08-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $35,380 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $7,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thornton Oakley worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thornton Oakley work is $450. The median Thornton Oakley work on paper sells for $398 across 8 lots. The median Thornton Oakley painting sells for $35,380 across 1 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 Thornton Oakley work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thornton Oakley work on paper is $398. 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 Thornton Oakley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thornton Oakley work on paper is $7,250.
What is Thornton Oakley's auction record?
Thornton Oakley's auction record is $35,380, set in 2021.
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