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# Leo Thellefsen

Leo Thellefsen is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $201. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Leo Thellefsen sold in 2012 for a hammer price of $201 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Leo Thellefsen works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Leo Thellefsen work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Thellefsen work is $201.

The median Leo Thellefsen painting sells for $201 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $201† | $496† | — | 2012-10-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $175–$202† | $201† | $253 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $496† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $495 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Leo Thellefsen worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Thellefsen work is $201. The median Leo Thellefsen painting sells for $201 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Leo Thellefsen's auction record?

Leo Thellefsen's auction record is $495, set in 2011.

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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, “Leo Thellefsen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leo-thellefsen (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.