Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson (1898–1975)
What is Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson at 23 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $234 including buyer’s premium (middle half $217–$2,746, n=8). The auction record is $5,621 for Pot couvert (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pot couvert, 1898 | Ceramics | $5,621 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Deux plats creux et un bol, 1898 | Enamel | $2,986 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Pot couvert, 1898 | Ceramics | $2,666 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | bowl, 1946 | Architectural terracotta | $1,375 | Wright | May 2017 |
| 5 | Collection of eight Marselis vessels, 1955 | Porcelain | $567 | Wright | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | Collection of Six Baca PiecesRoyal Copenhagen, Denmark | Glazed stoneware | $504 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2019 |
| 7 | Collection of tabletop accessories, 1965 | Ceramics | $500 | Wright | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | Jungle, 1930 | Glazed ceramic in shades of brown with stylized banana leaf and monkey decoration | $462 | Art Valorem | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | vase, 1970 | Terracotta | $350 | Wright | Jul 2015 |
| 10 | A group of two European pottery pieces | Pottery | $250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $500 |
| Other | 15 | $217 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $234 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson is a Danish artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $240. 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 Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $568 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson work is $240.
The median Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson print sells for $194 across 2 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 | 2 | $194‡ | $262‡ | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $3,783† | $5,704† | — | 2026-07-02 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $262‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $126‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson work is $240. The median Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson print sells for $194 across 2 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 Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson's auction record?
Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson's auction record is $5,704, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,704 (buyer's premium not included).
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