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# Fred Thieler (1916–1999)

## What is Fred Thieler’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 243 auction results for Fred Thieler at 16 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,074 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,148–$11,248, n=16). The auction record is $83,205 for Wandbild im Kurhaus Wannsee (2019, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wandbild im Kurhaus Wannsee, 1962 | Mixed media on canvas | $83,205 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | S/80 (Fries), 1980 | Mixed media on canvas | $73,463 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Wandbild im Kurhaus Wannsee, 1962 | Mixed media on canvas | $44,377 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1978 | Mixed media on canvas | $42,855 | Ketterer Kunst | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1976 | Mixed media on canvas | $38,201 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Aufsteigendes Weiß | Synthetic resin dispersion on canvas | $33,460 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2011 |
| 7 | Ora’82, 1982 | Mixed media on canvas | $33,349 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | He IV/79, 1979 | Mixed media | $33,257 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Ohne Titel (Mischtechnik auf Leinwand), 1981 | Mixed media | $33,257 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | R.Bl.W.73, 1973 | Mixed media on canvas | $25,434 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2016 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 94 | $11,046 |
| Other | 29 | $5,949 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $3,932 |
| Prints | 7 | $805 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 55 | $15,941 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 84 | $5,652 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 243 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fred Thieler is a German artist with 374 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $6,181. 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 Fred Thieler sold in 2026 for $44,377, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fred Thieler work worth?

Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Thieler work is $6,181.

The median Fred Thieler painting sells for $10,387 across 109 lots.

The median Fred Thieler work on paper sells for $4,232 across 35 lots.

The median Fred Thieler print sells for $454 across 32 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Fred Thieler paintings typically sell for $5,270–$10,543 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Fred Thieler paintings typically sell for $11,130–$20,619 (the middle half of 50 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 | 52 | $454†‡ | $12,403 | 61.5% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 138 | $10,387†‡ | $83,205 | 79% | 2025-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $4,232‡ | $38,100‡ | 66% | 2025-06-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $8,136 | $8,136 | — | 2020-12-02 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $33,460‡ | $83,205 | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Fred Thieler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (52 lots) median $454 with 61.5% sell-through. Paintings (138 lots) median $10,387, record $83,205. A typical Fred Thieler painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $33,460.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $190–$492‡ | $454‡ | $999‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $305–$781†‡ | $454†‡ | $12,403 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $5,270–$10,543†‡ | $7,482†‡ | $23,639 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $11,130–$20,619‡ | $14,236‡ | $83,205 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $3,235–$5,406‡ | $3,957‡ | $13,731‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $5,953–$10,986‡ | $6,604‡ | $38,100‡ |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $83,205 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $73,463 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $38,100‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $17,468‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $12,403 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $8,136 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $6,950 |

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

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 Fred Thieler worth?

Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Thieler work is $6,181. The median Fred Thieler painting sells for $10,387 across 109 lots. The median Fred Thieler work on paper sells for $4,232 across 35 lots. The median Fred Thieler print sells for $454 across 32 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fred Thieler paintings typically sell for $5,270–$10,543 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Fred Thieler paintings typically sell for $11,130–$20,619 (the middle half of 50 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 Fred Thieler painting?

Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Thieler painting is $10,387. 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 Fred Thieler's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Thieler painting is $83,205.

### What is the average price of a Fred Thieler work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Thieler work on paper is $4,232. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Fred Thieler's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Thieler work on paper is $38,100. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Fred Thieler print?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Thieler print is $454. 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 Fred Thieler's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Thieler print is $12,403.

### What is the average price of a medium Fred Thieler painting?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fred Thieler painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,482, 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 large Fred Thieler painting?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Fred Thieler painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $14,236, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Fred Thieler's auction record?

Fred Thieler's auction record is $83,205, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fred Thieler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred-thieler (updated 2026-11-02).

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.