Theo van Hoytema (1863–1917)
Theo van Hoytema is an artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $315. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Theo van Hoytema sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,361 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theo van Hoytema work is $315.
The median Theo van Hoytema work on paper sells for $394 across 13 lots.
The median Theo van Hoytema print sells for $234 across 14 lots.
The median Theo van Hoytema painting sells for $829 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $234† | $1,333† | 93.3% | 2026-05-25 |
| Paintings | 3 | $829† | $1,933† | — | 2021-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $394† | $4,172† | 81.3% | 2026-02-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Theo van Hoytema's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $234 with 93.3% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $829, record $1,933. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,933 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Theo van Hoytema painting sells for around 3.5× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $119–$376† | $234† | $1,333† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $171–$486† | $318† | $592† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,172† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,361† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,933† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,333† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $891† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $829† |
† 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 van Hoytema worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theo van Hoytema work is $315. The median Theo van Hoytema work on paper sells for $394 across 13 lots. The median Theo van Hoytema print sells for $234 across 14 lots. The median Theo van Hoytema painting sells for $829 across 3 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 van Hoytema work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theo van Hoytema work on paper is $394. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Theo van Hoytema's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theo van Hoytema work on paper is $4,172. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,172 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Theo van Hoytema print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theo van Hoytema print is $234. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Theo van Hoytema's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theo van Hoytema print is $1,333. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,333 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Theo van Hoytema print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Theo van Hoytema print (small (under 50 cm)) is $234, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Theo van Hoytema work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Theo van Hoytema work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $318, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Theo van Hoytema's auction record?
Theo van Hoytema's auction record is $4,172, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,172 (buyer's premium not included).
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