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# Else Thalemann (1901–1984)

Else Thalemann is a German artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Else Thalemann sold in 2024 for $1,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Else Thalemann work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Else Thalemann work is $1,250.

The median Else Thalemann photograph sells for $1,250 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 14 | $1,250‡ | $2,520 | 71.4% | 2024-05-16 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $750–$1,375‡ | $1,250‡ | $2,520 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $2,520 |
| Photography | 2005 | $2,000 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Else Thalemann worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Else Thalemann work is $1,250. The median Else Thalemann photograph sells for $1,250 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Else Thalemann photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Else Thalemann photograph is $1,250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Else Thalemann's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Else Thalemann photograph is $2,520.

### What is Else Thalemann's auction record?

Else Thalemann's auction record is $2,520, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Else Thalemann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/else-thalemann (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.