Esaias Thorén (1901–1981)
What is Esaias Thorén’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 347 auction results for Esaias Thorén at 26 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,636 including buyer’s premium (middle half $326–$3,754, n=26). The auction record is $88,952 for Gul och lila bladform (2021, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gul och lila bladform, 1931 | Pannå | $88,952 | Bukowskis | May 2021 |
| 2 | Väntan, 1925 | Duk | $81,854 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Komposition med kaktus, 1930 | Duk | $57,612 | Bukowskis | Apr 2015 |
| 4 | Huvud och blad (plan), 1931 | Olja på duk | $31,906 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 5 | Surrealistisk landskap | Oil/panel | $29,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 6 | Vila, 1927 | Duk | $21,065 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Tva kvinnoansikten | Oil on panel | $21,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 8 | Blommorna blasa bort | Gouache | $19,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 9 | Torso | Duk | $17,851 | Bukowskis | May 2023 |
| 10 | Fiskstilleben | Oil/panel | $15,500 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $4,838 |
| Other | 11 | $2,212 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $12,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $3,763 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 347 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Esaias Thorén is a Swedish artist with 342 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,221. 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 Esaias Thorén sold in 2026 for $1,577, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Esaias Thorén on OpeningBid →What is a Esaias Thorén work worth?
Across 257 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Esaias Thorén work is $1,221.
The median Esaias Thorén painting sells for $1,518 across 178 lots.
The median Esaias Thorén print sells for $73 across 83 lots.
The median Esaias Thorén work on paper sells for $2,756 across 30 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Esaias Thorén paintings typically sell for $592–$2,500 (the middle half of 87 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Esaias Thorén paintings typically sell for $1,128–$5,343 (the middle half of 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 90 | $73‡ | $676‡ | 92.2% | 2026-07-22 |
| Paintings | 222 | $1,518†‡ | $88,952 | 80.2% | 2026-08-20 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $2,756†‡ | $19,000 | 76.9% | 2026-06-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $2,583†‡ | $17,851 | — | 2023-05-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $19,000†‡ | $88,952 | — | 2026-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Esaias Thorén's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (90 lots) median $73 with 92.2% sell-through. Paintings (222 lots) median $1,518, record $88,952. A typical Esaias Thorén painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $19,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $38–$178‡ | $63‡ | $676‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 58 | $42–$124‡ | $73‡ | $436‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $592–$2,500†‡ | $1,057†‡ | $21,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $1,128–$5,343†‡ | $2,252†‡ | $88,952 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 19 | $505–$5,203†‡ | $2,756†‡ | $19,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,058–$5,937†‡ | $2,762†‡ | $17,851 |
† 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 | 2021 | $88,952 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $81,854 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $19,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $17,851 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $9,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $7,449‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $676‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $543‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Esaias Thorén worth?
Across 257 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Esaias Thorén work is $1,221. The median Esaias Thorén painting sells for $1,518 across 178 lots. The median Esaias Thorén print sells for $73 across 83 lots. The median Esaias Thorén work on paper sells for $2,756 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Esaias Thorén paintings typically sell for $592–$2,500 (the middle half of 87 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Esaias Thorén paintings typically sell for $1,128–$5,343 (the middle half of 65 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 Esaias Thorén painting?
Based on 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Esaias Thorén painting is $1,518. 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 Esaias Thorén's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Esaias Thorén painting is $88,952.
What is the average price of a Esaias Thorén print?
Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Esaias Thorén print is $73. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Esaias Thorén's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Esaias Thorén print is $676. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Esaias Thorén work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Esaias Thorén work on paper is $2,756. 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 Esaias Thorén's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Esaias Thorén work on paper is $19,000.
What is the average price of a small Esaias Thorén painting?
Based on 87 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Esaias Thorén painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,057, 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 Esaias Thorén painting?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Esaias Thorén painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,252, 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 Esaias Thorén's auction record?
Esaias Thorén's auction record is $88,952, set in 2021.
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