William Anslow Thornley (1858–1898)
William Anslow Thornley is a British fl artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $966. 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 William Anslow Thornley sold in 2026 for $1,654, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Anslow Thornley on OpeningBid →What is a William Anslow Thornley work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Anslow Thornley work is $966.
The median William Anslow Thornley painting sells for $1,440 across 20 lots.
The median William Anslow Thornley work on paper sells for $676 across 2 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 23 | $1,440†‡ | $5,470 | 87% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $676 | $764 | — | 2005-09-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $892–$1,897†‡ | $1,279†‡ | $5,243 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $5,470 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $5,243 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $764 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $588 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Anslow Thornley worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Anslow Thornley work is $966. The median William Anslow Thornley painting sells for $1,440 across 20 lots. The median William Anslow Thornley work on paper sells for $676 across 2 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 William Anslow Thornley painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Anslow Thornley painting is $1,440. 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 William Anslow Thornley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Anslow Thornley painting is $5,470.
What is the average price of a small William Anslow Thornley painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Anslow Thornley painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,279, 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 William Anslow Thornley's auction record?
William Anslow Thornley's auction record is $5,470, set in 2013.
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