Alexander Theobald VanLaer (1857–1920)
Alexander Theobald VanLaer is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $935. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Alexander Theobald VanLaer is recorded as sold in 2022 for $1,200; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Theobald VanLaer work is $935.
The median Alexander Theobald VanLaer painting sells for $1,075 across 10 lots.
The median Alexander Theobald VanLaer work on paper sells for $514 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $1,075†‡ | $6,000 | — | 2023-07-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $514 | $920 | 66.7% | 2011-10-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $800–$1,875‡ | $1,000‡ | $6,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1997 | $6,000 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $4,313 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $920 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $107 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alexander Theobald VanLaer worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Theobald VanLaer work is $935. The median Alexander Theobald VanLaer painting sells for $1,075 across 10 lots. The median Alexander Theobald VanLaer work on paper sells for $514 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Alexander Theobald VanLaer's auction record?
Alexander Theobald VanLaer's auction record is $6,000, set in 1997.
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