> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thornton · updated 2026-11-01

# Thornton

Thornton is a British artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $538. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Thornton is recorded as sold in 2025 for $699; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thornton work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thornton work is $538.

The median Thornton print sells for $538 across 19 lots.

The median Thornton work on paper sells for $18,042 across 2 lots.

The median Thornton painting sells for $197 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 | 19 | $538‡ | $1,985‡ | — | 2025-09-03 |
| Paintings | 2 | $197‡ | $197‡ | 50% | 2022-03-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $18,042 | $35,178 | — | 2012-12-04 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Thornton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $538. Paintings (2 lots) median $197, record $197. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $499–$1,469‡ | $629‡ | $1,985‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $185–$906‡ | $511‡ | $1,257‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $35,178 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,985‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,720‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $907 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $197‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thornton work is $538. The median Thornton print sells for $538 across 19 lots. The median Thornton work on paper sells for $18,042 across 2 lots. The median Thornton painting sells for $197 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Thornton print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thornton print is $538. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Thornton's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thornton print is $1,985. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Thornton print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thornton print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $511, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Thornton's auction record?

Thornton's auction record is $35,178, set in 2011.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thornton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thornton (updated 2026-11-01).

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.