Theodore Wores (1858–1939)
What is Theodore Wores’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Theodore Wores at 11 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,905–$2,640, n=5). The auction record is $178,500 for Lotus Pond, Shiba, Tokyo (1999, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lotus Pond, Shiba, Tokyo, 1860 | Oil paint | $178,500 | Christie's | Oct 1999 |
| 2 | Mt. Tamalpais from Greenbrae, 1859 | Oil on canvas | $56,250 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | San Francisco Sand Dunes and Lake Merced, 1859 | Oil on canvas | $40,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | Saratoga Garden, Artist's Studio, 1859 | Oil on canvas | $37,500 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 5 | Theodore Wores (1859-1939) | Oil on canvas | $31,625 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2007 |
| 6 | A Chrysanthemum Show, Yokohama | Painting | $30,240 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Theodore Wores (1859-1939 San Francisco, CA) | Oil on wood panel | $23,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2007 |
| 8 | Foothill orchard, Saratoga, California, 1860 | Painting | $22,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | Untitled lot | Oil on canvas | $19,550 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2008 |
| 10 | Theodore Wores (1859-1939 San Francisco, CA) | Oil on canvas | $10,925 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $7,200 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $30,933 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $3,601 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Theodore Wores is an American artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $5,250. 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 Theodore Wores sold in 2026 for $5,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Theodore Wores on OpeningBid →What is a Theodore Wores work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Wores work is $5,250.
The median Theodore Wores painting sells for $5,500 across 37 lots.
The median Theodore Wores work on paper sells for $950 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Theodore Wores paintings typically sell for $1,978–$6,350 (the middle half of 23 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 | 45 | $5,500†‡ | $337,245‡ | 82.2% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $950 | $3,451 | 75% | 2026-04-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $178,500‡ | $337,245‡ | — | 2016-11-22 |
† 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) | 23 | $1,978–$6,350 | $4,312 | $23,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $7,530–$40,000†‡ | $30,240†‡ | $337,245‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $337,245‡ |
| Paintings | 1999 | $178,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,451 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $950 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Theodore Wores worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Wores work is $5,250. The median Theodore Wores painting sells for $5,500 across 37 lots. The median Theodore Wores work on paper sells for $950 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Theodore Wores paintings typically sell for $1,978–$6,350 (the middle half of 23 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 Theodore Wores painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodore Wores painting is $5,500. 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 Theodore Wores's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodore Wores painting is $337,245. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Theodore Wores painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Theodore Wores painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Theodore Wores painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Theodore Wores painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,240, 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 Theodore Wores's auction record?
Theodore Wores's auction record is $337,245, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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