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

# Theodore Major (1908–2008)

Theodore Major is a British (modern) artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $9,346. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Theodore Major sold in 2026 for $12,010, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theodore Major work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Major work is $9,346.

The median Theodore Major painting sells for $11,337 across 37 lots.

The median Theodore Major work on paper sells for $2,761 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Theodore Major paintings typically sell for $4,584–$18,874 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $11,337‡ | $37,161 | 88.1% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,761‡ | $5,192 | 66.7% | 2024-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $37,161 | $68,798 | — | 2023-10-19 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $4,584–$18,874 | $12,854 | $37,161 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $37,161 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $36,657 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,192 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $331‡ |

‡ 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 Theodore Major worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Major work is $9,346. The median Theodore Major painting sells for $11,337 across 37 lots. The median Theodore Major work on paper sells for $2,761 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Theodore Major paintings typically sell for $4,584–$18,874 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Theodore Major painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodore Major painting is $11,337. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Theodore Major's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodore Major painting is $37,161.

### What is the average price of a medium Theodore Major painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Theodore Major painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,854, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Theodore Major's auction record?

Theodore Major's auction record is $68,798, set in 2008.

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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, “Theodore Major auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-major (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.