Thomas Cole Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1801–1848

ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Thomas Cole paintings between 2023 and 2026, of which 3 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $538 to $38,700, with a median of $1,500 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $38,700 for “Catskill Stream, Autumn Foliage” at Phillips in 2026.

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1. 
   Catskill Stream, Autumn Foliage, 1828

   Oil · Panel

   16 3/4 x 24 5/8 in. (42.5 x 62.5 cm)

   Phillips · May 21, 2026 · Lot 227
   $38,700≈ £28,838≈ €33,365Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Temple of Segesta

   Oil · Panel

   21" h x 30" w

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Apr 12, 2026 · Lot 61
   $1,500≈ £1,118≈ €1,284HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
3. 
   The Yoyage of Life: YouthAfter the artist

   Oil · Canvas

   26 x 36in

   Bonhams · Mar 30, 2026 · Lot 15
   $358≈ £271≈ €312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   the Voyage of Life: Childhood. From: Allegory of Man's Earthly JourneyAfter the artist

   Oil · Canvas

   H 53" W

   DuMouchelles · Jan 23, 2026 · Lot 1095
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–40,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
5. 
   the Voyage of Life: Youth. From: Allegory of Man's Earthly JourneyAfter the artist

   Oil · Canvas

   H 52.5" W 78

   DuMouchelles · Jan 23, 2026 · Lot 1094
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–40,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
6. 
   the Voyage of Life: Old Age. From: Allegory of Man's Earthly JourneyAfter the artist

   Oil · Canvas

   H 52.25" W

   DuMouchelles · Jan 23, 2026 · Lot 1093
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–40,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
7. 
   the Voyage of Life: Manhood. From: Allegory of Man's Earthly JourneyAfter the artist

   Oil · Canvas

   H 53.2" W

   DuMouchelles · Jan 23, 2026 · Lot 1092
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–40,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
8. 
   Fishing Vessel

   Oil · Canvas

   Overall 10 in. x 12 in.

   Rafael Osona Auction · Jul 5, 2025
   Result not publishedView at Rafael Osona Auction ↗
9. 
   The voyage of life, Youth

   Oil · Canvas

   26 x 36in

   Bonhams · Nov 20, 2023 · Lot 112
   $538≈ £431≈ €492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    The Course of Empire, The Savage StateAfter the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    39 x 62in

    Bonhams · Mar 30, 2014 · Lot 4019
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    The voyage of life, YouthAfter the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    26 x 36in

    Bonhams · Dec 3, 2008 · Lot 105
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    Dream of ArcadiaAfter the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    29 x 36in

    Bonhams · Dec 11, 2006 · Lot 2
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗

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