Thomas Ball Sculpture: Auction Prices

American · 1819–1911

ArtSell has recorded 10 auction results for Thomas Ball sculpture between 2006 and 2026, of which 9 sold (90% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,176 to $23,900, with a median of $12,000 across 9 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $23,900 for “La Petite Pensée” at Bonhams in 2006.

Record: La Petite Pensée — $23,900Sign up free to see

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1. 
   Sunshine, 1872

   Sculpture

   19-1/2 x 14 x 8-1/4 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Sep 23, 2026 · Lot 84
   $2,600≈ £1,958≈ €2,279HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
2. 
   Untitled

   Sculpture

   19" h x 13" w

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Apr 12, 2026 · Lot 116
   $6,500≈ £4,843≈ €5,563HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
3. 
   Portrait Bust of a Gentleman

   Sculpture

   28 in. (71.1 cm.) high

   Bonhams · Jan 29, 2026 · Lot 33
   $2,176≈ £1,575≈ €1,818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   St. Valentine's Day, 1873

   Sculpture

   45-1/2 in.,.

   Brunk Auctions · May 20, 2017 · Lot 939
   $12,000≈ £9,222≈ €10,734HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
5. 
   Christmas Morning, 1873

   Sculpture

   45-1/2 in..

   Brunk Auctions · May 20, 2017 · Lot 938
   $13,000≈ £9,990≈ €11,629HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
6. 
   La Petite Pensée

   Sculpture

   19 1/2in high

   Bonhams · May 18, 2016 · Lot 38
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Sunshine

   Sculpture

   20in high

   Bonhams · Nov 18, 2015 · Lot 50
   $7,500≈ £4,928≈ €7,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   La Petite Pensée

   Sculpture

   19 1/2in high

   Bonhams · Nov 18, 2015 · Lot 48
   $23,750≈ £15,607≈ €22,267Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   La Petite Pensée

   Sculpture

   16in high on a 4in socle, 20in overall

   Bonhams · May 21, 2014 · Lot 26
   $21,250≈ £12,577≈ €15,538Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    La Petite Pensée, 1872

    Sculpture

    Bonhams · Apr 10, 2006 · Lot 1031
    $23,900≈ £13,705≈ €19,754Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗

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