Thomas Sully
American · 1783–1872 · Painter, Printmaker
Thomas Sully was an English-American portrait painter. He was born in England, became a naturalized American citizen in 1809, and lived most of his life in Philadelphia,… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
- Dr. Leonard Koecker, M.D., D.D.S.Brunk Auctions · $34,000≈ £26,114≈ €31,290Sign up to see
- Miss Esther Hoppin (1819-1905)Brunk Auctions · $32,000≈ £20,441≈ €25,732Sign up to see
- Portrait of Ellen Shepherd Brooks (Mrs. Gorham Brooks)Brunk Auctions · $17,000≈ £12,967≈ €15,150Sign up to see
Thomas Sully’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
ArtSell has recorded 29 auction results for Thomas Sully between 2006 and 2026, of which 24 sold (83%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.3kSign up free to see to $34kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $34kSign up free to see for Dr. Leonard Koecker, M.D., D.D.S. at Brunk Auctions in October 2024. The most common medium is oil paintings (26 lots). Most results come from Brunk Auctions (23), Bonhams (5) and James D. Julia (4).
40 results
- $3,000≈ £2,238≈ €2,586Sign up free to see
- $7,500≈ £5,623≈ €6,500Sign up free to see
- $1,300≈ £952≈ €1,094Sign up free to see
- $9,000≈ £6,831≈ €7,746Sign up free to see
- $6,500≈ £4,860≈ €5,600Sign up free to see
- $2,200≈ £1,626≈ €1,879Sign up free to see
- Portrait of a Husband and WifeCircle of the artist$625≈ £461≈ €540Sign up free to see
- $3,000≈ £2,321≈ €2,770Sign up free to see
- $28,160≈ £22,653≈ €27,095Sign up free to see
- $34,000≈ £26,114≈ €31,290Sign up free to see
Thomas Sully paintings (26)Thomas Sully oil paintings (26)
Thomas Sully: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Thomas Sully at auction?
$34,000Sign up free to see, for Dr. Leonard Koecker, M.D., D.D.S. at Brunk Auctions (October 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Thomas Sully?
The median sale price is $5.4kSign up free to see across 24 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Thomas Sully have sold at auction?
24 of 29 recorded lots sold between 2006 and 2026.
Which auction houses sell Thomas Sully?
Brunk Auctions, Bonhams and James D. Julia account for the most recorded results. Brunk Auctions · Bonhams · James D. Julia
About Thomas Sully
Thomas Sully was an English-American portrait painter. He was born in England, became a naturalized American citizen in 1809, and lived most of his life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including in the Thomas Sully Residence. He studied painting in England under Benjamin West. He painted in the style of Thomas Lawrence and has been referred to as the "Sir Thomas Lawrence of America".
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