William Thomson Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1931–2014

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ArtSell has recorded 16 auction results for William Thomson paintings between 2017 and 2025, and 15 of them sold (94%). Half of the priced sales fell between $111Sign up free to see and $320Sign up free to see, with a median of $192Sign up free to see. Strange Room With Aquarium holds the top price on file: $544Sign up free to see at Capsule Auctions (January 2025). Sales were recorded mainly at Capsule Auctions (14), Toovey's (1) and Dreweatts (1).

$544≈ £438≈ €523Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumStrange Room With AquariumCapsule Auctions16auction results2017–2025years recorded94%sold$192Sign up free to seemedian price

William Thomson paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
16 2017–2025
Price range
$64–$544Sign up free to see
Median price
$192Sign up free to see 15 sold
Most recent sale
$102Sign up free to see Apr 2025, Capsule Auctions
Record sale
$544Sign up free to see 2025, Capsule Auctions

Recent sales: Head of Dutchman / Van Gogh Portrait · Strange Room With Aquarium · Untitled (Portrait of a Man)

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William Thomson paintings: key figures

Auction results
16
Sold rate
94%
Active at auction
2017–2025
Median price
$192Sign up free to see
Record price
$544Sign up free to see Strange Room With Aquarium, Capsule Auctions, Jan 2025

Top auction houses: Capsule Auctions (14), Toovey's (1), Dreweatts (1)

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  1. Head of Dutchman / Van Gogh Portrait by William Thomson, acrylic on board, sold Apr 2025
    Head of Dutchman / Van Gogh Portrait
    Acrylic · Board
    23 x 20 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 80
    $102≈ £77≈ €92Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–300View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  2. Above Zen Pool by William Thomson, acrylic on canvas, sold Jan 2025
    Above Zen Pool
    Acrylic · Canvas
    51 1/2 x 41 1/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 127
    $352≈ £283≈ €338Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–300View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  3. Untitled (Portrait of a Man) by William Thomson, oil on canvas, sold Jan 2025
    Untitled (Portrait of a Man)
    Oil · Canvas
    48 x 45 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 105
    $192≈ £154≈ €185Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  4. Strange Room With Aquarium by William Thomson, acrylic on canvas, sold Jan 2025
    Strange Room With Aquarium
    Acrylic · Canvas
    40 x 45 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 93
    $544≈ £438≈ €523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–300View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  5. Study for Stage Set/Papal Balcony Scene by William Thomson, oil on canvas, sold Jan 2025
    Study for Stage Set/Papal Balcony Scene
    Oil · Canvas
    sight: 13 x 9 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 86
    $64≈ £52≈ €62Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–300View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  6. Untitled (Seascape) by William Thomson, oil on canvas, sold Jan 2025
    Untitled (Seascape)
    Oil · Canvas
    36 x 30 3/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 30
    $224≈ £184≈ €218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–300View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  7. Above Williamstown by William Thomson, oil on canvas, sold Jan 2025
    Above Williamstown
    Oil · Canvas
    image: 40 x 32 1/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 5
    $77≈ £63≈ €75Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–300View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  8. Untitled Painting (Portrait of a Woman) by William Thomson, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled Painting (Portrait of a Woman)
    Oil · Canvas
    40 1/2 x 35 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 90
    $480≈ £359≈ €430Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  9. Untitled Painting (Operating Theater) by William Thomson, oil on canvas, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled Painting (Operating Theater)
    Oil · Canvas
    51 x 41 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 86
    $288≈ £215≈ €258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  10. The House by the Cliff by William Thomson, acrylic on board, sold Sep 2024
    The House by the Cliff
    Acrylic · Board
    sight: 25 3/4 x 19 1/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 81
    $192≈ £144≈ €172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  11. Dutch Oval Series / Study of a Dutchman by William Thomson, mixed media, sold Sep 2024
    Dutch Oval Series / Study of a Dutchman
    Mixed media
    sight: 26 1/2 x 18 3/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 202
    $64≈ £49≈ €58Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  12. Untitled (Dump Fire) by William Thomson, acrylic, sold Jun 2024
    Untitled (Dump Fire)
    Acrylic
    sight: 9 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 46
    $128≈ £101≈ €120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  13. Untitled (Landscape) by William Thomson, acrylic on canvas board, sold Apr 2024
    Untitled (Landscape)
    Acrylic · Canvas
    20 x 16 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 63
    $192≈ £154≈ €180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  14. Papal Balcony Scene by William Thomson, acrylic on board, sold Apr 2024
    Papal Balcony Scene
    Acrylic · Board
    34 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 61
    $480≈ £386≈ €449Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  15. Table top Oil by William Thomson, Oil on board, offered Dec 2017
    Table top Oil
    Oil · Board
    111 x 75cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 477
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150View at Dreweatts ↗
  16. Study of a Female Nude by William Thomson, oil on board, sold Jan 2017
    Study of a Female Nude
    Oil · Board
    106cm x 81.5cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 72
    £95≈ $120≈ €111HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗

Questions about William Thomson paintings

How much is a William Thomson painting worth?

William Thomson paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $64 and $544, with a median of $192; half of the 15 priced sales were between $111 and $320. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive William Thomson painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $544 for “Strange Room With Aquarium”, sold at Capsule Auctions in January 2025.

How much do William Thomson paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $192 across 14 sales. Over the whole record (2017–2025) the median is $192.

How often do William Thomson paintings sell at auction?

94% of the 16 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are William Thomson paintings sold?

Most of the 16 recorded results come from Capsule Auctions (14), Toovey's (1), Dreweatts (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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