Thomas Buttersworth Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1768–1842

Of the 9 lots by Thomas Buttersworth (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2020 and 2025, 7 found a buyer (78%). The median price realised is $2.1kSign up free to see across 7 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.8kSign up free to see–$4.5kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is A three-masted barque, sold at Bonhams in November 2022 for $8.3kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Bonhams (6), Sworders (1) and Brunk Auctions (1).

$8,288≈ £7,244≈ €8,291Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumA three-masted barqueBonhams20229auction results2020–2025years recorded78%sold$2.1kSign up free to seemedian price

Thomas Buttersworth oil paintings: key figures

Auction results: 9
Sold rate: 78%
Active at auction: 2020–2025
Median price: $2.1kSign up free to see
Record price: $8.3kSign up free to see A three-masted barque, Bonhams, Nov 2022

Top auction houses: Bonhams (6), Sworders (1), Brunk Auctions (1)

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All oil paintings results

British Frigates Near the Bugio Lighthouse
Oil · Canvas
14 x 18 in.
Brunk Auctions · Oct 21, 2025 · Lot 254
$5,000≈ £3,738≈ €4,308HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
Untitled
Oil · Canvas
Sworders · Nov 19, 2024 · Lot 235
£1,500≈ $1,897≈ €1,793HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Sworders ↗
Four Ships in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope
Oil · Canvas
44 by 59cm excluding frame; 54,5 by 70 by 5cm including frame
Strauss & Co · Oct 22, 2024 · Lot 101
ZAR 70,350≈ $4,003≈ £3,083≈ €3,699Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
Frigate Signaling DangerAttributed to the artist
Oil · Canvas
15 x 19-1/8 in.
Brunk Auctions · Oct 16, 2024 · Lot 669
$2,400≈ £1,841≈ €2,202HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
UntitledCircle of the artist
Oil · Canvas
Sworders · Jun 25, 2024 · Lot 320
£320≈ $406≈ €379HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Sworders ↗
Rounding the Mark, the Royal Thames Yacht Club, circa 1840Attributed to the artist
Oil · Canvas
19-1/2 x 23-3/4 in.
Brunk Auctions · Mar 7, 2024 · Lot 254
$3,500≈ £2,745≈ €3,212HammerSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
Navires sur une mer agitée
Oil · Canvas
43 x 53.2cm (16 15/16 x 20 15/16in).
Bonhams · Nov 14, 2023 · Lot 170
€1,920≈ $2,059≈ £1,675Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
A three-masted barque
Oil · Canvas
20 x 29 3/4in (50.8 x 75.5cm)
Bonhams · Nov 8, 2022 · Lot 301
$8,288≈ £7,244≈ €8,291Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
A British frigate and other shipping in a storm off Dover
Oil · Canvas
19 3/4 x 27 3/4in (50.2 x 70.5cm)
Bonhams · Aug 18, 2021 · Lot 184
$1,658≈ £1,204≈ €1,414Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
An armed Cutter in pursuit of a French Lugger
Oil · Canvas
16 x 24 3/4in (40.6 x 62.9cm)
Bonhams · Apr 27, 2021 · Lot 93
$1,658≈ £1,192≈ €1,371Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
An armed Cutter in pursuit of a French Lugger
Oil · Canvas
16 x 24 3/4in (40.6 x 62.9cm)
Bonhams · Nov 12, 2020 · Lot 312
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
A British frigate and other shipping in a storm off Dover
Oil · Canvas
19 3/4 x 27 3/4in (50.2 x 70.5cm)
Bonhams · Nov 12, 2020 · Lot 311
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗