Robert John Thornton Engravings: Auction Prices

English · 1768–1837

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Robert John Thornton engravings between 2019 and 2022, of which 3 sold (75% sell-through). Prices realised range from $356 to $780, with a median of $688 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $780 for “The White Lily with Variegated-Leaves (from the Temple of Flora)” at Toomey & Co. in 2022.

Record: The White Lily with Variegated-Leaves (from the Temple of Flora) — $780Sign up free to see

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1. 
   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. · Nov 16, 2022 · Lot 454
   $780≈ £655≈ €749Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
2. 
   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. · Nov 16, 2022 · Lot 453
   $688≈ £578≈ €661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
3. 
   Natives of Botany Bay Fishing

   Engraving

   14x19.5cm (plate)

   Davidson Auctions · Oct 24, 2021 · Lot 143
   A$475≈ $356≈ £259≈ €307HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
4. 
   Publisher, 1806

   Engraving · Paper

   sheet 22-1/2 x 18 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Dec 7, 2019 · Lot 1397
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗

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