Erik Thommesen (1916–2016)
Erik Thommesen is a Danish artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $9,126. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Erik Thommesen sold in 2011 for $14,018, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Erik Thommesen on OpeningBid →What is a Erik Thommesen work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Thommesen work is $9,126.
The median Erik Thommesen sculpture sells for $9,317 across 15 lots.
The median Erik Thommesen work on paper sells for $6,799 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $6,799† | $6,799† | — | 2008-03-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $9,317† | $51,028† | 83.3% | 2011-12-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $4,853–$10,094† | $8,049† | $14,018 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $51,028† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $22,137† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $6,799† |
† 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 Erik Thommesen worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Thommesen work is $9,126. The median Erik Thommesen sculpture sells for $9,317 across 15 lots. The median Erik Thommesen work on paper sells for $6,799 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Erik Thommesen sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erik Thommesen sculpture is $9,317. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Erik Thommesen's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erik Thommesen sculpture is $51,028. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $51,028 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Erik Thommesen's auction record?
Erik Thommesen's auction record is $51,028, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $51,028 (buyer's premium not included).
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