Ellen Thesleff (1869–1954)
Ellen Thesleff is an artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 0218, median price $1,163. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ellen Thesleff sold in 2024 for $1,213, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Thesleff work is $1,163.
The median Ellen Thesleff painting sells for $17,019 across 7 lots.
The median Ellen Thesleff print sells for $1,163 across 8 lots.
The median Ellen Thesleff work on paper sells for $1,003 across 9 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $1,163‡ | $3,544‡ | 80% | 2026-06-11 |
| Paintings | 14 | $17,019 | $160,000 | 50% | 2020-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,003‡ | $1,717 | 90% | 2019-12-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ellen Thesleff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,163 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $17,019, record $160,000. A typical Ellen Thesleff painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,046–$1,469‡ | $1,163‡ | $3,544‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $686–$1,142‡ | $1,003‡ | $1,717 |
‡ 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 | 1993 | $160,000 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $65,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,544‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,743 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,717 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,381‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ellen Thesleff worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Thesleff work is $1,163. The median Ellen Thesleff painting sells for $17,019 across 7 lots. The median Ellen Thesleff print sells for $1,163 across 8 lots. The median Ellen Thesleff work on paper sells for $1,003 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ellen Thesleff painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellen Thesleff painting is $17,019.
What is Ellen Thesleff's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellen Thesleff painting is $160,000.
What is Ellen Thesleff's auction record?
Ellen Thesleff's auction record is $160,000, set in 1993.
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