Thomas Sully Market Data: Auction Results & Gallery Prices

Q: Thomas Sully in the news

Thomas Sully has been featured in articles for ArtsJournal , Daily Art Magazine and HYPEBEAST . The most recent article is Brooklyn Museum Deaccessions Headline At Brunk Auctions written for ArtDaily in March 2026.

About the Artist

Thomas Sully, an English-born painter who settled in Philadelphia, produced portraits of political figures and elites that reflected early 19th-century American society through elegant brushwork and luminous color.

RECORD AUCTION PRICE

$1.1M

12-MONTH AVERAGE PRICE

$3,243

MAJOR INSTITUTIONS

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Milwaukee Art Museum, Hirschl & Adler

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Greenville County Museum of Art

FAQ

Thomas Sully was an American 19th Century painter who was born in 1783.

How much does a Thomas Sully cost?

Thomas Sully's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices of up to 1,082,500 USD for paintings, and 209,100 USD for works on papers. In the past 12 months, their paintings have averaged 2,348 USD.

What is Thomas Sully's most expensive painting?

Since 1999 the record price for this artist at auction is 1,082,500 USD for General George Washington, sold at Christie's New York in 2012.

Where can I see Thomas Sully's works?

Their work is currently being shown at Greenville County Museum of Art. Numerous key galleries and museums such as Mint Museum of Art, Uptown have featured Thomas Sully's work in the past.