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# Frits Thaulow (1847–1906)

## What is Frits Thaulow’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 201 auction results for Frits Thaulow at 25 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,979 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,535–$25,047, n=18). The auction record is $170,278 for Fra Slottsparken (2007, Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fra Slottsparken, 1881 | — | $170,278 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | Alkejegeren (Rowing), 1847 | Oil on canvas | $120,590 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Spring at Stord, May 1889, 1889 | Oil on canvas | $107,377 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | May 2008 |
| 4 | Scene from a village, 1892 | Oil on canvas | $74,914 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | May 2008 |
| 5 | En gate i måneskinn, 1895 | — | $73,634 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Sunset over L'Elle river, near Quimperlé, France, 1901 | Oil paint | $64,024 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | A Stream in Springtime, 1847 | Oil paint | $60,000 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 8 | Gateway to a Church, Venice, 1885 | Oil on canvas | $59,284 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | May 2009 |
| 9 | Fabrikker ved Akerselven (Factories along the Akerselva River), 1847 | Oil on canvas | $50,916 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Ferme aux toits rouges sur les bords de l’Arques, fin d’été, 1847 | Oil paint | $50,000 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $24,189 |
| Prints | 26 | $1,273 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $8,666 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $6,272 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 201 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frits Thaulow is a Norwegian artist with 290 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $13,119. 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 Frits Thaulow sold in 2026 for $24,118, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frits Thaulow work worth?

Across 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frits Thaulow work is $13,119.

The median Frits Thaulow painting sells for $23,013 across 109 lots.

The median Frits Thaulow print sells for $1,273 across 41 lots.

The median Frits Thaulow work on paper sells for $19,393 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Frits Thaulow paintings typically sell for $18,274–$37,917 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Frits Thaulow prints typically sell for $454–$2,098 (the middle half of 35 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 | 57 | $1,273†‡ | $12,000† | 71.9% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 131 | $23,013†‡ | $120,590 | 83.2% | 2026-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $19,393†‡ | $47,808† | — | 2026-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $94,587† | $181,920† | — | 2026-10-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Frits Thaulow's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (57 lots) median $1,273 with 71.9% sell-through. Paintings (131 lots) median $23,013, record $120,590. A typical Frits Thaulow painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $94,587.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $454–$2,098†‡ | $949†‡ | $4,420 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $3,909–$21,879†‡ | $8,642†‡ | $58,099† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $18,274–$37,917†‡ | $24,138†‡ | $120,590 |

† 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) | 7 | $18,402–$32,794†‡ | $20,133†‡ | $47,808† |

† 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 | 2026 | $120,590 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $107,377 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $47,808† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $39,769‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1996 | $12,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $6,544† |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Frits Thaulow worth?

Across 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frits Thaulow work is $13,119. The median Frits Thaulow painting sells for $23,013 across 109 lots. The median Frits Thaulow print sells for $1,273 across 41 lots. The median Frits Thaulow work on paper sells for $19,393 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frits Thaulow paintings typically sell for $18,274–$37,917 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Frits Thaulow prints typically sell for $454–$2,098 (the middle half of 35 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 Frits Thaulow painting?

Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frits Thaulow painting is $23,013. 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 Frits Thaulow's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frits Thaulow painting is $120,590.

### What is the average price of a Frits Thaulow print?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frits Thaulow print is $1,273. 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 Frits Thaulow's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frits Thaulow print is $12,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Frits Thaulow painting?

Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frits Thaulow painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $24,138, 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 Frits Thaulow print?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frits Thaulow print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $949, 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 Frits Thaulow's auction record?

Frits Thaulow's auction record is $181,920, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $181,920 (buyer's premium not included).

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

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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.