> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodor-werner · updated 2026-11-02

# Theodor Werner (1886–1969)

Theodor Werner is a German artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,492. 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 Werner is recorded as sold in 2026 for $12,110; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theodor Werner work worth?

Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodor Werner work is $3,492.

The median Theodor Werner work on paper sells for $1,968 across 25 lots.

The median Theodor Werner painting sells for $4,751 across 30 lots.

The median Theodor Werner print sells for $9,000 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Theodor Werner paintings typically sell for $2,564–$8,027 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $9,000 | $31,300 | 60% | 2006-12-09 |
| Paintings | 37 | $4,751†‡ | $20,837 | 81.1% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $1,968‡ | $23,821 | 65.8% | 2025-07-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $27,182‡ | $27,182‡ | — | 2021-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $27,182‡ | $31,300 | — | 2023-06-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Theodor Werner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $9,000 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $4,751, record $20,837. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $27,182.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $2,564–$8,027†‡ | $5,588†‡ | $20,837 |

† 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) | 13 | $385–$808‡ | $508‡ | $4,001 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,345–$7,694 | $4,662 | $23,821 |

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

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $31,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $29,000 |
| Photography | 2021 | $27,182‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $23,821 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $20,837 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $14,725‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $11,922 |

‡ 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 Werner worth?

Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodor Werner work is $3,492. The median Theodor Werner work on paper sells for $1,968 across 25 lots. The median Theodor Werner painting sells for $4,751 across 30 lots. The median Theodor Werner print sells for $9,000 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Theodor Werner paintings typically sell for $2,564–$8,027 (the middle half of 27 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 Werner work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodor Werner work on paper is $1,968. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Theodor Werner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodor Werner work on paper is $23,821.

### What is the average price of a Theodor Werner painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodor Werner painting is $4,751. 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 Werner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodor Werner painting is $20,837.

### What is the average price of a medium Theodor Werner painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Theodor Werner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,588, 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 small Theodor Werner work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Theodor Werner work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $508, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Theodor Werner's auction record?

Theodor Werner's auction record is $31,300, set in 1994.

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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 Werner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodor-werner (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.