Thomas Cole

American · 1801–1848 · Painter, Printmaker

Thomas Cole was an Anglo-American artist who founded the Hudson River School art movement. He painted romantic landscapes and history paintings. Influenced by European… (Wikipedia)

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4lots offered2023–2026years recorded100%sold (3)$1.5kSign up free to seemedian price

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Catskill Stream, Autumn FoliagePhillips · May 2026$38,700≈ £28,838≈ €33,365Sign up to see
Temple of SegestaClarke Auction Gallery · Apr 2026$1,500≈ £1,118≈ €1,284Sign up to see
The voyage of life, YouthBonhams · Nov 2023$538≈ £431≈ €492Sign up to see

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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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗

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