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Robert John Thornton, The Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature: A Group of Auriculas

Robert John Thornton

English · 1768–1837

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13auction results2013–2026years recorded62%sold (8)$719Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Robert John Thornton, Pontic Rhododendron (plate 25 from the Temple of Flora), 1799-1807, aquatint, stipple and line engraving in colorsPontic Rhododendron (plate 25 from the Temple of Flora)Toomey & Co. · $938≈ £788≈ €901Sign up to see
  2. Robert John Thornton, The White Lily with Variegated-Leaves (from the Temple of Flora), 1799-1807, mezzotint, aquatint, stipple and line engraving in colorsThe White Lily with Variegated-Leaves (from the Temple of Flora)Toomey & Co. · $780≈ £655≈ €749Sign up to see
  3. Robert John Thornton, Large Flowering Sensitive Plant (plate 16 from the Temple of Flora), 1799-1807, aquatint, stipple and line engraving in colorsLarge Flowering Sensitive Plant (plate 16 from the Temple of Flora)Toomey & Co. · $750≈ £630≈ €720Sign up to see

Robert John Thornton’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 13 auction results for Robert John Thornton between 2013 and 2026, of which 8 sold (62%). Recorded sale prices range from $325Sign up free to see to $938Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $938Sign up free to see for Pontic Rhododendron (plate 25 from the Temple of Flora) at Toomey & Co. in November 2022. The most common medium is aquatints (9 lots). Most results come from Toomey & Co. (4), Bonhams (4) and Austin Auction Gallery (2).

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  1. Robert John Thornton, The Oblique-Leaved Begonia, hand-colored aquatint engraving on paper
    The Oblique-Leaved Begonia
    Aquatint · Paper
    sheet: approx 23.5"h, 18.5"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 3048
    $450≈ £336≈ €394HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Robert John Thornton, The Narrow-Leaved Kalmia, 1804, hand-colored aquatint engraving on paper
    The Narrow-Leaved Kalmia, 1804
    Aquatint · Paper
    sheet: approx 22.5"h, 17.75"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 3049
    $325≈ £243≈ €284HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  3. Robert John Thornton, The Superb Lily (Lilium Superbum) (plate 21 from the Temple of Flora), 1799-1807, mezzotint and aquatint in colors
    The Superb Lily (Lilium Superbum) (plate 21 from the Temple of Flora), 1799-1807
    Engraving
    17⅛ h x 13⅞ w in (43 x 35 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 453
    $688≈ £578≈ €661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  4. Robert John Thornton, The White Lily with Variegated-Leaves (from the Temple of Flora), 1799-1807, mezzotint, aquatint, stipple and line engraving in colors
    The White Lily with Variegated-Leaves (from the Temple of Flora), 1799-1807
    Engraving
    17⅞ h x 13⅞ w in (45 x 35 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 454
    $780≈ £655≈ €749Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  5. Robert John Thornton, Large Flowering Sensitive Plant (plate 16 from the Temple of Flora), 1799-1807, aquatint, stipple and line engraving in colors
    Large Flowering Sensitive Plant (plate 16 from the Temple of Flora), 1799-1807
    Aquatint
    17⅛ h x 13¾ w in (43 x 35 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 456
    $750≈ £630≈ €720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  6. Robert John Thornton, Pontic Rhododendron (plate 25 from the Temple of Flora), 1799-1807, aquatint, stipple and line engraving in colors
    Pontic Rhododendron (plate 25 from the Temple of Flora), 1799-1807
    Aquatint
    18⅛ h x 13¾ w in (46 x 35 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 457
    $938≈ £788≈ €901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  7. Robert John Thornton, Natives of Botany Bay Fishing, Coloured Engraving
    Natives of Botany Bay Fishing
    Engraving
    14x19.5cm (plate)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 143
    A$475≈ $356≈ £259≈ €307HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. Publisher, 1804
    Aquatint
    image 18-1/4 x 13-5/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 497
    $750≈ £580≈ €639HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  9. Publisher, 1806
    Engraving · Paper
    sheet 22-1/2 x 18 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1397
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  10. Robert John Thornton, The Temple of Flora Sacred Egyptian Bean, from The Temple of Flora, 1804, Aquatint, mezzotint and stipple engraving with handcoloring on wove paper with 'F & B 1809' watermark, likely from the 1811 reissue
    The Temple of Flora Sacred Egyptian Bean, from The Temple of Flora, 1804
    Aquatint · Paper
    sheet 20 7/8 x 16 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3221
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗

Robert John Thornton prints (13)Robert John Thornton engravings (4)Robert John Thornton aquatints (9)

Robert John Thornton: quick facts

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

$938Sign up free to see, for Pontic Rhododendron (plate 25 from the Temple of Flora) at Toomey & Co. (November 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Robert John Thornton?

The median sale price is $719Sign up free to see across 8 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Robert John Thornton have sold at auction?

8 of 13 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Robert John Thornton?

Toomey & Co., Bonhams and Austin Auction Gallery account for the most recorded results. Toomey & Co. · Bonhams · Austin Auction Gallery

About Robert John Thornton

In museum collections

  • Robert John Thornton, The Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature: A Group of AuriculasThe Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature: A Group of Auriculas, 1803
    Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0
  • Robert John Thornton, The Blue Passion-flowerThe Blue Passion-flower, 1799–1807
    Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0
  • Robert John Thornton, The Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature: The Pontic RhododendronThe Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature: The Pontic Rhododendron, 1799–1807
    Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0
  • Robert John Thornton, The Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature: The White Lily with Variegated LeavesThe Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature: The White Lily with Variegated Leaves, 1800
    Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0

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