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# William Tomkins (1722–1792)

William Tomkins is a British (modern) artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,510. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Tomkins sold in 2014 for $89,769, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Tomkins work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Tomkins work is $3,510.

The median William Tomkins painting sells for $3,510 across 4 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 | 5 | $3,510‡ | $89,769 | 80% | 2021-11-16 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $89,769 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $4,081 |

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 Tomkins worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Tomkins work is $3,510. The median William Tomkins painting sells for $3,510 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Tomkins's auction record?

William Tomkins's auction record is $89,769, set in 2014.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Tomkins auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-tomkins (updated 2026-11-01).

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.