Désiré Thomassin (1858–1933)
Désiré Thomassin is an Austrian artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,768. 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 Désiré Thomassin is recorded as sold in 2022 for $3,568; 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 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Désiré Thomassin work is $2,768.
The median Désiré Thomassin painting sells for $2,708 across 23 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 | 46 | $2,708†‡ | $8,814 | 50% | 2026-01-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $13,931‡ | $22,818 | — | 2011-04-12 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,205–$3,838†‡ | $1,573†‡ | $6,376 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,542–$4,970†‡ | $3,149†‡ | $8,814 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2009 | $8,814 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $7,671 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Désiré Thomassin worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Désiré Thomassin work is $2,768. The median Désiré Thomassin painting sells for $2,708 across 23 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 the average price of a Désiré Thomassin painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Désiré Thomassin painting is $2,708. 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 Désiré Thomassin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Désiré Thomassin painting is $8,814.
What is the average price of a medium Désiré Thomassin painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Désiré Thomassin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,149, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Désiré Thomassin's auction record?
Désiré Thomassin's auction record is $22,818, set in 2007.
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