Fritz Thaulow (1847–1906)
Fritz Thaulow is a Norwegian artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $38,240. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Fritz Thaulow sold in 2019 for $60,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fritz Thaulow work is $38,240.
The median Fritz Thaulow painting sells for $45,307 across 31 lots.
The median Fritz Thaulow print sells for $2,231 across 6 lots.
The median Fritz Thaulow work on paper sells for $30,000 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Fritz Thaulow paintings typically sell for $35,214–$68,988 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $2,231† | $3,750 | 60% | 2026-01-11 |
| Paintings | 37 | $45,307 | $93,750 | 83.8% | 2024-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $30,000 | $47,500 | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $88,125 | $93,750 | — | 2014-10-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Fritz Thaulow's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $2,231 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $45,307, record $93,750. A typical Fritz Thaulow painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $88,125.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,975–$3,018† | $2,231† | $3,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $9,243–$54,696 | $46,000 | $68,316 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $35,214–$68,988 | $44,648 | $93,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $93,750 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $88,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $47,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $37,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fritz Thaulow worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fritz Thaulow work is $38,240. The median Fritz Thaulow painting sells for $45,307 across 31 lots. The median Fritz Thaulow print sells for $2,231 across 6 lots. The median Fritz Thaulow work on paper sells for $30,000 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fritz Thaulow paintings typically sell for $35,214–$68,988 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Fritz Thaulow painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fritz Thaulow painting is $45,307.
What is Fritz Thaulow's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fritz Thaulow painting is $93,750.
What is the average price of a medium Fritz Thaulow painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fritz Thaulow painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $44,648, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Fritz Thaulow's auction record?
Fritz Thaulow's auction record is $93,750, set in 2014.
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