Tom Scott (1854–1927)
What is Tom Scott’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Tom Scott at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $930 including buyer’s premium (middle half $875–$1,750, n=15). The auction record is $6,159 for Ploughing, evening (2010, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ploughing, evening, 1859 | Watercolour | $6,159 | Bonhams | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | THE BRAES OF YARROW, 1918 | Signed and dated 1918, watercolour | $3,456 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | WICK FISHING STATION | <p>Signed, watercolour</p> | $2,800 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | WINTER LANDSCAPE NEAR SELKIRK, 1913 | Signed and dated 1913, inscribed with title on Artist's label verso, watercolour | $2,727 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | KELSO BRIDGE, 1901 | <p>Signed, inscribed and dated 1901, watercolour</p> | $2,625 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | BURNING HEATHER ON THE HILLS, 1913 | Signed and dated 1913, watercolour | $2,413 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | A Border river, 1859 | Watercolour | $2,340 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |
| 8 | YARROW NEAR DRYHOPE, 1913 | <p>Signed, inscribed and dated 1913 to Artist's label verso, watercolour</p> | $2,100 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | afternoon in capri | Watercolour | $1,897 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 10 | Greenhead Farm, Selkirk, 1859 | Watercolour | $1,408 | Bonhams | Sep 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 22 | $1,292 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,183 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Tom Scott is a Scottish artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,120. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Tom Scott sold in 2026 for $1,183, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tom Scott on OpeningBid →What is a Tom Scott work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Scott work is $1,120.
The median Tom Scott work on paper sells for $976 across 17 lots.
The median Tom Scott painting sells for $1,408 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,408 | $6,159 | — | 2025-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $976‡ | $3,456 | 94.4% | 2026-06-23 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $770–$2,160‡ | $899‡ | $2,800 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $6,159 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,456 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,800 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $2,340 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tom Scott worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Scott work is $1,120. The median Tom Scott work on paper sells for $976 across 17 lots. The median Tom Scott painting sells for $1,408 across 5 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 Scott work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Scott work on paper is $976. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tom Scott's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Scott work on paper is $3,456.
What is the average price of a small Tom Scott work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tom Scott work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $899, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tom Scott's auction record?
Tom Scott's auction record is $6,159, set in 2010.
See the full Tom Scott record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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