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# Mats Theselius (b. 1956)

## What is Mats Theselius’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 387 auction results for Mats Theselius at 19 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,222 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,663–$10,422, n=70). The auction record is $34,010 for 'Theselius' chairs (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 | El Dorado, 2002 | Björk | $14,891 | Bukowskis | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | Grace, 2023 | Brons | $14,779 | Bukowskis | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Rörligt Objekt, 1989 | Koppar | $13,477 | Bukowskis | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Grace, 2023 | Brons | $13,265 | Bukowskis | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | El Dorado, 2002 | Björk | $13,137 | Bukowskis | Apr 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 128 | $7,217 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 92 | $7,810 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $7,546 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 387 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mats Theselius is a Swedish artist with 463 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,268. 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.

## What is a Mats Theselius work worth?

Across 375 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mats Theselius work is $5,268.

The median Mats Theselius sculpture sells for $6,084 across 6 lots.

The median Mats Theselius print sells for $5,094 across 1 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 | $5,094 | $5,094 | — | 2020-11-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $6,084‡ | $34,010 | 60% | 2025-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $14,897†‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Mats Theselius worth?

Across 375 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mats Theselius work is $5,268. The median Mats Theselius sculpture sells for $6,084 across 6 lots. The median Mats Theselius print sells for $5,094 across 1 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mats Theselius auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mats-theselius (updated 2026-11-03).

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.