Theodor Esbern Philipsen (1840–1920)
Theodor Esbern Philipsen is a Danish artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,877. 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 Theodor Esbern Philipsen sold in 2012 for $10,194, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodor Esbern Philipsen work is $3,877.
The median Theodor Esbern Philipsen painting sells for $5,614 across 50 lots.
The median Theodor Esbern Philipsen work on paper sells for $821 across 17 lots.
The median Theodor Esbern Philipsen sculpture sells for $5,661 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Theodor Esbern Philipsen paintings typically sell for $4,052–$19,000 (the middle half of 30 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 | 77 | $5,614†‡ | $54,000† | 64.9% | 2024-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $821† | $10,000† | 73.9% | 2010-09-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $5,661† | $7,279† | 66.7% | 2012-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $32,500† | $54,000† | — | 1997-03-04 |
† 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) | 18 | $1,087–$5,836†‡ | $2,100†‡ | $18,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $4,052–$19,000† | $7,976† | $54,000† |
† 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 | $181–$571† | $253† | $3,684 |
† 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 | 1996 | $54,000† |
| Paintings | 1997 | $40,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $10,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $8,500† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $7,279† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $4,044 |
† 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 Theodor Esbern Philipsen worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodor Esbern Philipsen work is $3,877. The median Theodor Esbern Philipsen painting sells for $5,614 across 50 lots. The median Theodor Esbern Philipsen work on paper sells for $821 across 17 lots. The median Theodor Esbern Philipsen sculpture sells for $5,661 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Theodor Esbern Philipsen paintings typically sell for $4,052–$19,000 (the middle half of 30 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 Theodor Esbern Philipsen painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodor Esbern Philipsen painting is $5,614. 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 Theodor Esbern Philipsen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodor Esbern Philipsen painting is $54,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $54,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Theodor Esbern Philipsen work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodor Esbern Philipsen work on paper is $821. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Theodor Esbern Philipsen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodor Esbern Philipsen work on paper is $10,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Theodor Esbern Philipsen painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Theodor Esbern Philipsen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,976, 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 Theodor Esbern Philipsen painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Theodor Esbern Philipsen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,100, 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 Theodor Esbern Philipsen's auction record?
Theodor Esbern Philipsen's auction record is $54,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $54,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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