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# Thurloe Conolly (1918–2016)

## What is Thurloe Conolly’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Thurloe Conolly at 6 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,651 including buyer’s premium (middle half $508–$4,013, n=5). The auction record is $7,103 for Hall's Barn, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin (2001, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hall's Barn, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin, 1945 | Oil on board | $7,103 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2001 |
| 2 | Deserted Rectory (Co. Mayo) | Oil on board | $4,052 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Deserted Rectory (Co. Mayo) | Oil on board | $4,013 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Painting Number XIV, 1950 | Mixed media | $3,328 | Rago Arts | Mar 2020 |
| 5 | Painting XV, 1950 | Wool | $1,651 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | The Landlord, 1952 | Mixed media | $1,500 | Rago Arts | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | The Lost Cow, 1950 | Mixed media | $938 | Rago Arts | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Legend of the Magic Wood, 1951 | Mixed media on canvas glued to masonite | $610 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2017 |
| 9 | Painting VIII, 1949 | Wool | $508 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Wicklow Farmstead, 1947 | Monochrome watercolour | $284 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2009 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $2,490 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,651 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $284 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thurloe Conolly is an artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Thurloe Conolly sold in 2025 for $4,013, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thurloe Conolly work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thurloe Conolly work is $1,500.

The median Thurloe Conolly painting sells for $2,490 across 8 lots.

The median Thurloe Conolly work on paper sells for $284 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $2,490 | $7,103 | 53.3% | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $284 | $284 | 50% | 2009-03-03 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,651–$4,013 | $3,328 | $4,052 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $7,103 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,052 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $284 |

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 Thurloe Conolly worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thurloe Conolly work is $1,500. The median Thurloe Conolly painting sells for $2,490 across 8 lots. The median Thurloe Conolly work on paper sells for $284 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Thurloe Conolly painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thurloe Conolly painting is $2,490.

### What is Thurloe Conolly's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thurloe Conolly painting is $7,103.

### What is Thurloe Conolly's auction record?

Thurloe Conolly's auction record is $7,103, set in 2001.

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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, “Thurloe Conolly auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thurloe-conolly (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.