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# Sophus Theilgaard (1845–1923)

Sophus Theilgaard is a Danish artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $978. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sophus Theilgaard sold in 2005 for a hammer price of $1,304 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sophus Theilgaard work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sophus Theilgaard work is $978.

The median Sophus Theilgaard painting sells for $978 across 4 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 | 5 | $978† | $8,500† | 80% | 2013-02-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $8,500† |
| Paintings | 2005 | $1,304† |

† 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 Sophus Theilgaard worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sophus Theilgaard work is $978. The median Sophus Theilgaard painting sells for $978 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sophus Theilgaard's auction record?

Sophus Theilgaard's auction record is $8,500, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,500 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Sophus Theilgaard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sophus-theilgaard (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.