Theo Hios (1908–1998)
Theo Hios is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $518. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Theo Hios sold in 2024 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Theo Hios on OpeningBid →What is a Theo Hios work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theo Hios work is $518.
The median Theo Hios painting sells for $1,250 across 9 lots.
The median Theo Hios work on paper sells for $487 across 5 lots.
The median Theo Hios print sells for $406 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $406 | $406 | — | 2025-01-30 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,250 | $22,390 | 81.8% | 2024-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $487‡ | $750 | 83.3% | 2026-02-12 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Theo Hios's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $406. Paintings (11 lots) median $1,250, record $22,390. A typical Theo Hios painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $336–$1,067 | $460 | $2,400 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $22,390 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $2,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $750 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $585 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $406 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Theo Hios worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theo Hios work is $518. The median Theo Hios painting sells for $1,250 across 9 lots. The median Theo Hios work on paper sells for $487 across 5 lots. The median Theo Hios print sells for $406 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Theo Hios painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theo Hios painting is $1,250.
What is Theo Hios's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theo Hios painting is $22,390.
What is Theo Hios's auction record?
Theo Hios's auction record is $22,390, set in 2023.
See the full Theo Hios record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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