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# Tom Gleghorn (b. 1925)

## What is Tom Gleghorn’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Tom Gleghorn at 4 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $406 including buyer’s premium (middle half $297–$529, n=12). The auction record is $2,729 for Edge of Dusk, Harbour #3 (2021, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edge of Dusk, Harbour #3, 1957 | Oil on board | $2,729 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Landscape Figure (Whyte Yacowrie - Rabbiter No's 1 To 4), circa 1980 | Oil on board | $1,559 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Landscape | Mixed media on canvas | $911 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | The Kerroc Alter 2, 1974 | Mixed media | $864 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Seaham Marine # 5 - 1962 & Untitled March Painting #2 - 1962, 1962 | Pastel | $768 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Thomas (Tom) Gleghorn (b. 1925), 1925 | Mixed media on board | $694 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2024 |
| 7 | Boundary Fence | Oil on board | $536 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | The Bee Keepers Camp, Wilpena Creek | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $529 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2020 |
| 9 | Abstract, 1965 | Mixed media on composition board | $527 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Seaham Marine No. 5, 1962 | Polyvinyl acetate emulsion on board | $527 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $431 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $529 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $327 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tom Gleghorn is a British-Australian artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $359. 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 Tom Gleghorn sold in 2026 for $527, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tom Gleghorn work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Gleghorn work is $359.

The median Tom Gleghorn painting sells for $420 across 39 lots.

The median Tom Gleghorn work on paper sells for $262 across 21 lots.

The median Tom Gleghorn print sells for $157 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Tom Gleghorn paintings typically sell for $181–$453 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $157† | $254 | — | 2021-07-28 |
| Paintings | 57 | $420† | $4,806† | 68.4% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $262† | $1,970† | 60% | 2021-11-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $929† | $1,239† | — | 2020-11-04 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,206† | $4,806† | — | 2024-02-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Tom Gleghorn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $157. Paintings (57 lots) median $420, record $4,806. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,806 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Tom Gleghorn painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $3,206.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $181–$453† | $292† | $1,559 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $405–$869† | $697† | $2,729 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,573–$3,569† | $2,844† | $4,806† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $50–$175† | $156† | $271 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $293–$521† | $349† | $1,970† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $4,806† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,569† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,970† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $1,239† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $679† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $619† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $254 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $157† |

† 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 Tom Gleghorn worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Gleghorn work is $359. The median Tom Gleghorn painting sells for $420 across 39 lots. The median Tom Gleghorn work on paper sells for $262 across 21 lots. The median Tom Gleghorn print sells for $157 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tom Gleghorn paintings typically sell for $181–$453 (the middle half of 23 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 Tom Gleghorn painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Gleghorn painting is $420. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tom Gleghorn's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Gleghorn painting is $4,806. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,806 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Tom Gleghorn work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Gleghorn work on paper is $262. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tom Gleghorn's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Gleghorn work on paper is $1,970. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,970 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Tom Gleghorn painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tom Gleghorn painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $292, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Tom Gleghorn work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tom Gleghorn work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $349, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tom Gleghorn's auction record?

Tom Gleghorn's auction record is $4,806, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,806 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tom Gleghorn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-gleghorn (updated 2026-11-02).

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.