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John Thomson

British · 1837–1921 · Photographer

John Thomson was a pioneering Scottish photographer, geographer, and traveller. He was one of the first photographers to travel to the Far East, documenting the people,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Thomson, Illustrations of China and Its People. A Series of Two Hundred Photographs, with Letterpress Description of the Places and People Represented, London: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle, 1873-1874. Complete set of four volumes illustrated with 219 collotypes on 96 leaves. Each collotype numbered in the negative; 'Malta Garrison Library' stamp on the reverse of each plate. Folio, maroon cloth covers with gilt title and decorations, leather spineIllustrations of China and Its People. A Series of Two Hundred Photographs, with Letterpress Description of the Places and People RepresentedPhillips · $25,000≈ £18,888≈ €21,271Sign up to see
  2. John Thomson, Physic Street, Canton, circa 1869, Albumen printPhysic Street, CantonPhillips · $7,500≈ £6,029≈ €7,042Sign up to see
  3. John Thomson, China' (Map of the Country with its Provinces), engravingChina' (Map of the Country with its Provinces)Toovey's · £130≈ $201≈ €151Sign up to see

John Thomson’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for John Thomson between 2013 and 2018, of which 4 sold (80%). Recorded sale prices range from $93Sign up free to see to $25kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $25kSign up free to see for Illustrations of China and Its People. A Series of Two Hundred Photographs, with Letterpress Description of the Places and People Represented at Phillips in October 2017. The most common medium is photographs (3 lots). Most results come from Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden (2), Phillips (2) and Toovey's (1).

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  1. John Thomson, Die Früchte Siams, Silbergelatineabzug, Studiofotografie
    Die Früchte Siams
    Photograph
    16,2 x 21,7 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 972
    €80≈ $93≈ £70HammerSign up free to seeEst. €100–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  2. John Thomson, Illustrations of China and Its People. A Series of Two Hundred Photographs, with Letterpress Description of the Places and People Represented, London: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle, 1873-1874. Complete set of four volumes illustrated with 219 collotypes on 96 leaves. Each collotype numbered in the negative; 'Malta Garrison Library' stamp on the reverse of each plate. Folio, maroon cloth covers with gilt title and decorations, leather spine
    Illustrations of China and Its People. A Series of Two Hundred Photographs, with Letterpress Description of the Places and People Represented
    Print (other)
    Varying dimensions from 4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (10.8 x 8.6 cm) to 9 x 11 3/4 in. (22.9 x 29.8 cm) or the reverse
    Phillips · · Lot 108
    $25,000≈ £18,888≈ €21,271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. John Thomson, Physic Street, Canton, circa 1869, Albumen print
    Physic Street, Canton, circa 1869
    Photograph
    11 x 8 3/4 in. (27.9 x 22.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    $7,500≈ £6,029≈ €7,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. John Thomson, China' (Map of the Country with its Provinces), engraving
    China' (Map of the Country with its Provinces)
    Engraving
    59cm x 52cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 66
    £130≈ $201≈ €151HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  5. John Thomson, Die Früchte Siams, Silbergelatineabzug, Studiofotografie
    Die Früchte Siams
    Photograph
    16,2 x 21,7 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 922
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €180–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗

John Thomson photographs (3)

John Thomson: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by John Thomson at auction?

$25,000Sign up free to see, for Illustrations of China and Its People. A Series of Two Hundred Photographs, with Letterpress Description of the Places and People Represented at Phillips (October 2017) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Thomson?

The median sale price is $3.9kSign up free to see across 4 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Thomson have sold at auction?

4 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2018.

Which auction houses sell John Thomson?

Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden, Phillips and Toovey's account for the most recorded results. Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · Phillips · Toovey's

About John Thomson

John Thomson was a pioneering Scottish photographer, geographer, and traveller. He was one of the first photographers to travel to the Far East, documenting the people, landscapes and artefacts of eastern cultures. Upon returning home, his work among the street people of London cemented his reputation, and is regarded as a classic instance of social documentary which laid the foundations for photojournalism. He went on to become a portrait photographer of high society in Mayfair, gaining the royal warrant in 1881.

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In museum collections

  • John Thomson, The CrawlersThe Crawlers, c. 1877
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • John Thomson, London NomadesLondon Nomades, ca. 1877 - in of voor 1878
    Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · Public domain
  • John Thomson, London CabmenLondon Cabmen, c. 1877 - in or before 1878
    Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · Public domain
  • John Thomson, Covent Garden Flower WomenCovent Garden Flower Women, ca. 1876 - in of voor 1877
    Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · Public domain

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