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Archibald Thorburn

British · 1860–1935 · Painter, Printmaker

Archibald Thorburn FZS was a Scottish artist who specialised in wildlife, painting mostly in watercolour. He explored Scotland to sketch birds in the wild, his favourite haunt… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Archibald Thorburn, PTARMIGAN IN THE SNOW, watercolourPTARMIGAN IN THE SNOWLyon & Turnbull · £45,000≈ $61,128≈ €52,961Sign up to see
  2. Archibald Thorburn, Blackcock and two hens in a highland landscape, Watercolour and bodycolourBlackcock and two hens in a highland landscapeBonhams · £44,400≈ $54,186≈ €51,527Sign up to see
  3. Archibald Thorburn, A COVEY OF GROUSE AMONGST THE BRACKEN, watercolour and gouacheA COVEY OF GROUSE AMONGST THE BRACKENLyon & Turnbull · £41,250≈ $50,148≈ €48,219Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 74 auction results for Archibald Thorburn between 2004 and 2026, of which 71 sold (96%). Recorded sale prices range from $96Sign up free to see to $61.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $61.1kSign up free to see for PTARMIGAN IN THE SNOW at Lyon & Turnbull in October 2021. The most common medium is watercolors (60 lots). Most results come from Lyon & Turnbull (29), Bonhams (29) and Sworders (10).

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  1. Archibald Thorburn, POPPIES, watercolour
    POPPIES
    Watercolor
    18cm x 21cm (7in x 8.5in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 123
    £533≈ $705≈ €619Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. Archibald Thorburn, GOLDEN EAGLES OVER GAICK, watercolour
    GOLDEN EAGLES OVER GAICK
    Watercolor
    74cm x 53.5cm (29in x 21in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 25
    £8,255≈ $11,110≈ €9,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–10,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  3. Archibald Thorburn, Birds of Prey, each signed 'Archibald Thorburn' in pencil l.l.
    Birds of Prey
    Drawing
    each sheet 36 x 25.5cm; unframed
    Sworders · · Lot 395
    £900≈ $1,207≈ €1,038HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Sworders ↗
  4. Archibald Thorburn, Woodcock, First Arrival, watercolour on paper
    Woodcock, First Arrival
    Watercolor · Paper
    39 x 54cm
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 71
    £7,000≈ $9,317≈ €8,008HammerSign up free to seeView at Olympia Auctions ↗
  5. Archibald Thorburn, Great black-headed gull and Caspian tern, watercolour and gouache
    Great black-headed gull and Caspian tern
    Watercolor
    21 x 28cm (8 1/4 x 11in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 80
    £5,632≈ $7,685≈ €6,492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Archibald Thorburn, OYSTER PLANT, ARRAN, gouache on buff paper
    OYSTER PLANT, ARRAN
    Gouache · Paper
    22cm x 30.5cm (8.5in x 12in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 48
    £1,260≈ $1,561≈ €1,512Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  7. Archibald Thorburn, A set of four signed prints, to include Capercaillie; Black Grouse; Grouse in flight; and Mallard ducks, engraving
    A set of four signed prints, to include Capercaillie; Black Grouse; Grouse in flight; and Mallard ducks
    Engraving
    each plate 30 x 43.5cm (11 13/16 x 17 1/8in). (4)
    Bonhams · · Lot 354
    £307≈ $390≈ €372Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Mallards Rising, 1887
    Oil · Canvas
    18 x 14 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1626
    $10,000≈ £7,830≈ €9,451HammerSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  9. Archibald Thorburn, ST KILDA WREN, watercolour on blue-grey paper
    ST KILDA WREN
    Watercolor · Paper
    18cm x 19cm (7in x 7.5in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 32
    £3,528≈ $4,491≈ €4,261Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  10. Archibald Thorburn, ST KILDA FIELD MOUSE, watercolour
    ST KILDA FIELD MOUSE
    Watercolor
    16cm x 28cm (6.25in x 11in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 33
    £3,528≈ $4,491≈ €4,261Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗

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Archibald Thorburn: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Archibald Thorburn at auction?

$61,128Sign up free to see, for PTARMIGAN IN THE SNOW at Lyon & Turnbull (October 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Archibald Thorburn?

The median sale price is $4.5kSign up free to see across 71 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Archibald Thorburn have sold at auction?

71 of 74 recorded lots sold between 2004 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Archibald Thorburn?

Lyon & Turnbull, Bonhams and Sworders account for the most recorded results. Lyon & Turnbull · Bonhams · Sworders

About Archibald Thorburn

Archibald Thorburn FZS was a Scottish artist who specialised in wildlife, painting mostly in watercolour. He explored Scotland to sketch birds in the wild, his favourite haunt being the Forest of Gaick near Kingussie in Inverness-shire. His images of British wildlife were set in front of dramatic backgrounds and were widely reproduced.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

In museum collections

  • Archibald Thorburn, Black Grouse In Flight In A Winter WoodlandBlack Grouse In Flight In A Winter Woodland, 1923
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Archibald Thorburn, Red Deer In A Highland LandscapeRed Deer In A Highland Landscape, 1908
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Archibald Thorburn, A Covey of Grey Partridge in FlightA Covey of Grey Partridge in Flight
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Archibald Thorburn, Study of a cock pheasantStudy of a cock pheasant
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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