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# William A. Thornbery (1859–1898)

William A. Thornbery is a British artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,563. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William A. Thornbery is recorded as sold in 2011 for $1,563; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William A. Thornbery work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William A. Thornbery work is $1,563.

The median William A. Thornbery painting sells for $1,563 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1,563‡ | $1,980 | 75% | 2023-02-10 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1991 | $1,980 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,563‡ |

‡ 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 William A. Thornbery worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William A. Thornbery work is $1,563. The median William A. Thornbery painting sells for $1,563 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William A. Thornbery's auction record?

William A. Thornbery's auction record is $1,980, set in 1991.

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

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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.