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# THORNTON, Robert J. (1768–1837)

THORNTON, Robert J. is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by THORNTON, Robert J. sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $6,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a THORNTON, Robert J. work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a THORNTON, Robert J. work is $3,250.

The median THORNTON, Robert J. print sells for $3,250 across 8 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 | 8 | $3,250† | $6,000† | — | 2022-04-23 |

† 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) | 8 | $3,188–$3,438† | $3,250† | $6,000† |

† 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 | $6,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a THORNTON, Robert J. worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a THORNTON, Robert J. work is $3,250. The median THORNTON, Robert J. print sells for $3,250 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is THORNTON, Robert J.'s auction record?

THORNTON, Robert J.'s auction record is $6,000, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.