> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theo-hios · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Theo Hios auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theo-hios (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.