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# Lars Thorsen (1876–1952)

Lars Thorsen is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $999. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lars Thorsen is recorded as sold in 2008 for $3,250; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lars Thorsen work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lars Thorsen work is $999.

The median Lars Thorsen painting sells for $1,100 across 5 lots.

The median Lars Thorsen print sells for $178 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $178 | $178 | — | 2008-03-07 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,100‡ | $3,525 | — | 2025-07-18 |

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

Lars Thorsen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $178. Paintings (5 lots) median $1,100, record $3,525. A typical Lars Thorsen painting sells for around 6.2× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $999–$3,250‡ | $1,100‡ | $3,525 |

‡ 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 | 2004 | $3,525 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $3,250‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $178 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $178 |

‡ 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 Lars Thorsen worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lars Thorsen work is $999. The median Lars Thorsen painting sells for $1,100 across 5 lots. The median Lars Thorsen print sells for $178 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lars Thorsen's auction record?

Lars Thorsen's auction record is $3,525, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lars Thorsen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lars-thorsen (updated 2026-11-01).

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.