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# William John Thomson RSA (1771–1845)

William John Thomson RSA is an American/Scottish artist with 1 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $910.

A work by William John Thomson RSA sold in 2020 for $910, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William John Thomson RSA work worth?

Across 1 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William John Thomson RSA work is $910.

The median William John Thomson RSA work on paper sells for $116 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $116† | $129† | 66.7% | 2017-08-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $129† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $104† |

† 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 William John Thomson RSA worth?

Across 1 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William John Thomson RSA work is $910. The median William John Thomson RSA work on paper sells for $116 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William John Thomson RSA's auction record?

William John Thomson RSA's auction record is $910, set in 2020.

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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.