Theo Meier (1908–1982)
Theo Meier is a Swiss artist with 161 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,985. 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 Theo Meier sold in 2026 for $19,606, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theo Meier work is $8,985.
The median Theo Meier painting sells for $13,091 across 80 lots.
The median Theo Meier work on paper sells for $675 across 18 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Theo Meier paintings typically sell for $6,915–$31,901 (the middle half of 67 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 110 | $13,091†‡ | $1.3M | 72.7% | 2026-03-30 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $675† | $6,130 | 58.1% | 2026-05-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $434,499† | $1.3M | — | 2020-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,001–$5,387† | $2,444† | $17,578† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 67 | $6,915–$31,901†‡ | $16,470†‡ | $1.3M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $315–$655† | $466† | $775† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $666–$1,309† | $752† | $6,130 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,130 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,648† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Theo Meier worth?
Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theo Meier work is $8,985. The median Theo Meier painting sells for $13,091 across 80 lots. The median Theo Meier work on paper sells for $675 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Theo Meier paintings typically sell for $6,915–$31,901 (the middle half of 67 sold 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 the average price of a Theo Meier painting?
Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theo Meier painting is $13,091. 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 Theo Meier's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theo Meier painting is $1,315,300.
What is the average price of a Theo Meier work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theo Meier work on paper is $675. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Theo Meier's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theo Meier work on paper is $6,130.
What is the average price of a medium Theo Meier painting?
Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Theo Meier painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,470, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium Theo Meier work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Theo Meier work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $752, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Theo Meier's auction record?
Theo Meier's auction record is $1,315,300, set in 2013.
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