Emmy Thornam (1852–1935)
Emmy Thornam is a Danish artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $642. 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 Emmy Thornam is recorded as sold in 2022 for $2,285; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Emmy Thornam on OpeningBid →What is a Emmy Thornam work worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emmy Thornam work is $642.
The median Emmy Thornam painting sells for $614 across 56 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Emmy Thornam paintings typically sell for $357–$773 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Emmy Thornam paintings typically sell for $646–$6,750 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 66 | $614†‡ | $72,000† | 84.8% | 2026-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $13,000† | $72,000† | — | 2005-02-22 |
† 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) | 33 | $357–$773†‡ | $495†‡ | $13,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $646–$6,750†‡ | $1,266†‡ | $72,000† |
† 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 | 1996 | $72,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $13,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emmy Thornam worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emmy Thornam work is $642. The median Emmy Thornam painting sells for $614 across 56 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Emmy Thornam paintings typically sell for $357–$773 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Emmy Thornam paintings typically sell for $646–$6,750 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Emmy Thornam painting?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emmy Thornam painting is $614. 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 Emmy Thornam's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emmy Thornam painting is $72,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $72,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Emmy Thornam painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emmy Thornam painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $495, 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 the average price of a medium Emmy Thornam painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emmy Thornam painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,266, 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 Emmy Thornam's auction record?
Emmy Thornam's auction record is $72,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $72,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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