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# Hans Thoma (1839–1924)

## What is Hans Thoma’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 294 auction results for Hans Thoma at 29 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,106 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,915–$11,352, n=13). The auction record is $219,684 for Blick auf Mamolsheim (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blick auf Mamolsheim, 1890 | Oil on board | $219,684 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 2 | Einsamkeit (Solitude), 1896 | Oil on firm cardboard | $139,426 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | The lemon seller, 1880 | Oil on canvas | $68,719 | Koller Auktionen | Sep 2011 |
| 4 | Flora, 1882 | Oil on paper, laid on canvas | $59,685 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Spring flowers, 1876 | Oil on canvas | $54,746 | Karl & Faber | May 2019 |
| 6 | Blick auf Mamolsheim, 1839 | Oil paint | $48,018 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | Spring Melody, 1914 | Painting | $45,908 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2016 |
| 8 | Spring Pasture near Bernau in the Black Forest | Oil paint | $45,102 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | On the Banks of the River Main near the Gerbermühle, 1889 | Oil paint | $44,517 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2016 |
| 10 | Im Park von Schloss Mainberg bei Schweinfurt (In the park of Mainberg Castle near Schweinfurt), 1874 | Oil on canvas | $39,578 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 64 | $20,589 |
| Other | 19 | $2,012 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $1,930 |
| Prints | 16 | $415 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $25,171 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $1,915 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $615 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 294 results from 29 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hans Thoma is a German artist with 448 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,726. 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 Hans Thoma sold in 2026 for $23,198, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Hans Thoma work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Hans Thoma work worth?

Across 247 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Thoma work is $1,726.

The median Hans Thoma print sells for $329 across 88 lots.

The median Hans Thoma painting sells for $16,410 across 92 lots.

The median Hans Thoma work on paper sells for $1,687 across 50 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hans Thoma prints typically sell for $208–$560 (the middle half of 73 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Thoma paintings typically sell for $13,300–$35,389 (the middle half of 64 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 | 184 | $329†‡ | $28,403 | 47.8% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 121 | $16,410†‡ | $219,684 | 76% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 81 | $1,687†‡ | $16,628‡ | 61.7% | 2026-06-05 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $54,746‡ | $219,684 | — | 2023-12-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Hans Thoma's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (184 lots) median $329 with 47.8% sell-through. Paintings (121 lots) median $16,410, record $219,684. A typical Hans Thoma painting sells for around 50× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $54,746.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $208–$560†‡ | $329†‡ | $5,426‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $280–$550 | $330 | $680 |

† 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) | 20 | $3,880–$11,498†‡ | $6,545†‡ | $24,913 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 64 | $13,300–$35,389†‡ | $24,710†‡ | $219,684 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $4,486–$11,035‡ | $6,055‡ | $24,653 |

† 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) | 42 | $852–$2,498†‡ | $1,687†‡ | $16,628‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,222–$2,501‡ | $2,012‡ | $2,900 |

† 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 | 2010 | $219,684 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $202,108 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $28,403 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $16,628‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $11,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $5,426‡ |

‡ 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 Hans Thoma worth?

Across 247 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Thoma work is $1,726. The median Hans Thoma print sells for $329 across 88 lots. The median Hans Thoma painting sells for $16,410 across 92 lots. The median Hans Thoma work on paper sells for $1,687 across 50 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hans Thoma prints typically sell for $208–$560 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Thoma paintings typically sell for $13,300–$35,389 (the middle half of 64 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 Hans Thoma print?

Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Thoma print is $329. 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 Hans Thoma's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Thoma print is $28,403.

### What is the average price of a Hans Thoma painting?

Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Thoma painting is $16,410. 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 Hans Thoma's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Thoma painting is $219,684.

### What is the average price of a Hans Thoma work on paper?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Thoma work on paper is $1,687. 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 Hans Thoma's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Thoma work on paper is $16,628. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Hans Thoma print?

Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Thoma print (small (under 50 cm)) is $329, 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 Hans Thoma painting?

Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Thoma painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $24,710, 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 Hans Thoma's auction record?

Hans Thoma's auction record is $219,684, set in 2010.

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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, “Hans Thoma auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-thoma (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.