Mats Theselius (b. 1956)
What is Mats Theselius’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 375 auction results for Mats Theselius at 19 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,811 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,608–$10,612, n=58). The auction record is $34,010 for 'Theselius' chairs (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Theselius' chairs, 1956 | Aluminium, Fåtölj, No. 136/200 Mats Theselius | $34,010 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Rörligt Objekt, 1990 | Aluminum | $22,860 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Aluminiumfåtölj, 1990 | Bok | $15,736 | Bukowskis | Apr 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Älgskinnsfåtöljen, 1991 | Bok | $29,713 | Bukowskis | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Hommage à Sigurd Lewerentz, 2012 | Textil | $16,448 | Bukowskis | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Grace, 2023 | Brons | $14,779 | Bukowskis | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Grace, 2023 | Brons | $13,265 | Bukowskis | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | El Dorado, 2002 | Björk | $13,137 | Bukowskis | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Aluminiumfåtölj, 1988 | Etched aluminium on wood frame, laminated birch arm, seat and back of braided birch bark | $12,855 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Dec 2007 |
| 7 | El Dorado, 2002 | Björk | $12,762 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 108 | $7,502 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 84 | $8,042 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $7,428 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 375 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Mats Theselius is a Swedish artist with 444 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,650. 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 Mats Theselius sold in 2026 for $7,015, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mats Theselius on OpeningBid →What is a Mats Theselius work worth?
Across 363 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mats Theselius work is $5,650.
The median Mats Theselius sculpture sells for $6,084 across 6 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2020-11-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $6,084‡ | $34,010 | 66.7% | 2025-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $15,317†‡ | $34,010 | — | 2026-04-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $34,010 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $22,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $5,094 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mats Theselius worth?
Across 363 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mats Theselius work is $5,650. The median Mats Theselius sculpture sells for $6,084 across 6 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 Mats Theselius's auction record?
Mats Theselius's auction record is $34,010, set in 2014.
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