William Eric Thorp (1901–1993)
William Eric Thorp is a British (modern) artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $554. 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 Eric Thorp sold in 2022 for $688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Eric Thorp on OpeningBid →What is a William Eric Thorp work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Eric Thorp work is $554.
The median William Eric Thorp painting sells for $513 across 8 lots.
The median William Eric Thorp work on paper sells for $371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $513†‡ | $1,441‡ | 47.1% | 2024-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $371 | $644 | — | 2019-07-15 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $402–$688†‡ | $562†‡ | $1,441‡ |
† 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 | 2010 | $1,441‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $1,186 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $644 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $98 |
‡ 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 William Eric Thorp worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Eric Thorp work is $554. The median William Eric Thorp painting sells for $513 across 8 lots. The median William Eric Thorp work on paper sells for $371 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 Eric Thorp painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Eric Thorp painting is $513. 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 Eric Thorp's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Eric Thorp painting is $1,441. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is William Eric Thorp's auction record?
William Eric Thorp's auction record is $1,441, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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