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# Theodor Petter (1822–1872)

Theodor Petter is an Austrian artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,662. 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 Petter sold in 2026 for $5,959, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theodor Petter work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodor Petter work is $1,662.

The median Theodor Petter painting sells for $3,390 across 2 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 | 3 | $3,390† | $5,959 | 66.7% | 2026-09-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,959 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $820† |

† 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 Theodor Petter worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodor Petter work is $1,662. The median Theodor Petter painting sells for $3,390 across 2 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 Petter's auction record?

Theodor Petter's auction record is $4,373, set in 2021.

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

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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.