Thurston Hopkins (1913–2014)
What is Thurston Hopkins’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Thurston Hopkins at 14 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $726 including buyer’s premium (middle half $169–$1,334, n=13). The auction record is $17,780 for Make Up Mirror (2025, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Make Up Mirror | Gelatin silver print, printed later | $17,780 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | La Dolce Vita, Knightsbridge, Londres, 1953, 1913 | Signé, titré et daté au crayon avec cachet de copyright du photographe (verso) | $4,479 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | La Dolce Vita, Knightsbridge, London, 1953, 1953 | Photo | $2,793 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | Keeping Warm, Islington, London, 1950, 1950 | Photograph | $2,619 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 5 | La Dolce Vita, 1953 | Gelatin silver print | $2,550 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | La Dolce Vita, 1913 | Gelatin silver print, printed later | $2,000 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Dolce Vita, Knightsbridge, London, 1953 | Gelatin silver print | $4,096 | Bonhams | Feb 2024 |
| 2 | La Dolce Vita, Knightsbridge, London, 1953 | Pencil | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | La Dolce Vita, 1953 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,527 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | La Dolce Vita, Knightsbridge, London, 1953 | Gelatin silver | $2,376 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 29 | $1,437 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,386 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Thurston Hopkins is a British (modern) artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,386. 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 Thurston Hopkins sold in 2026 for $1,437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Thurston Hopkins on OpeningBid →What is a Thurston Hopkins work worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thurston Hopkins work is $1,386.
The median Thurston Hopkins photograph sells for $1,334 across 43 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Thurston Hopkins photographs typically sell for $687–$2,420 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 56 | $1,334†‡ | $17,780 | 76.8% | 2026-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,071‡ | $17,780 | — | 2025-04-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $687–$2,420†‡ | $1,386†‡ | $17,780 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $17,780 |
| Photography | 2014 | $5,071‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thurston Hopkins worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thurston Hopkins work is $1,386. The median Thurston Hopkins photograph sells for $1,334 across 43 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thurston Hopkins photographs typically sell for $687–$2,420 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 Thurston Hopkins photograph?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thurston Hopkins photograph is $1,334. 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 Thurston Hopkins's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thurston Hopkins photograph is $17,780.
What is the average price of a small Thurston Hopkins photograph?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thurston Hopkins photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,386, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Thurston Hopkins's auction record?
Thurston Hopkins's auction record is $17,780, set in 2025.
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