Robert John Thornton (1768–1837)
Robert John Thornton is an English artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,725. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert John Thornton sold in 2018 for $7,930, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert John Thornton on OpeningBid →What is a Robert John Thornton work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert John Thornton work is $1,725.
The median Robert John Thornton print sells for $2,601 across 24 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 | 25 | $2,601†‡ | $25,902 | 96% | 2023-11-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,708–$3,958 | $3,883 | $25,902 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $25,902 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $12,306 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert John Thornton worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert John Thornton work is $1,725. The median Robert John Thornton print sells for $2,601 across 24 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 Robert John Thornton print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert John Thornton print is $2,601. 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 Robert John Thornton's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert John Thornton print is $25,902.
What is the average price of a medium Robert John Thornton print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert John Thornton print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,883, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Robert John Thornton's auction record?
Robert John Thornton's auction record is $25,902, set in 2011.
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