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# Theodor Kern (1900–1969)

## What is Theodor Kern’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Theodor Kern at 5 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $424 including buyer’s premium (middle half $354–$590, n=8). The auction record is $929 for Resting traveler (2026, Widder Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resting traveler | Öl/Karton 50 x 40 cm | $929 | Widder Auktionen | May 2026 |
| 2 | Three studies for the Stations of the Cross including 'Christ falls for the third time' | Watercolour on paper | $597 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Portrait of Jean Welz, 1936 | Pencil on paper | $588 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 4 | Three works on paper including 'Cubist Figure' | Watercolour on paper | $457 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Six studies for the Stations of the Cross | Watercolour on paper | $391 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Fives works on paper including 'Child with angel' | Gouache and ink on paper | $355 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Three studies for the Stations of the Cross including 'Christ is condemned to death' | Watercolour on paper | $353 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Adoration of the kings | Gouache/Papier 53 x 70 cm | $228 | Widder Auktionen | Jun 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $391 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Theodor Kern is an Austrian artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $396. 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 Kern sold in 2026 for $929, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Theodor Kern works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Theodor Kern work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodor Kern work is $396.

The median Theodor Kern work on paper sells for $405 across 6 lots.

The median Theodor Kern print sells for $525 across 1 lots.

The median Theodor Kern painting sells for $929 across 1 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 | 1 | $525‡ | $525‡ | — | 2023-11-30 |
| Paintings | 1 | $929 | $929 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $405† | $597 | 75% | 2026-06-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Theodor Kern's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $525. Paintings (1 lots) median $929, record $929.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $353–$588† | $457† | $597 |

† 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 | 2026 | $929 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $597 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $588 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $525‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Theodor Kern worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodor Kern work is $396. The median Theodor Kern work on paper sells for $405 across 6 lots. The median Theodor Kern print sells for $525 across 1 lots. The median Theodor Kern painting sells for $929 across 1 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 Theodor Kern's auction record?

Theodor Kern's auction record is $1,136, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Theodor Kern auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodor-kern (updated 2026-11-02).

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.