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# 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.

**1 Theo Meier work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Theo Meier work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Theo Meier auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theo-meier-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.