Thorvald Hellesen (1888–1937)
What is Thorvald Hellesen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Thorvald Hellesen at 13 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,913 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,478–$31,664, n=9). The auction record is $239,203 for Les deux amies (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les deux amies, 1920 | Oil paint | $239,203 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | Composition abstraite, 1923 | Oil paint | $90,762 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Komposition, 1923 | Gouache på papper | $65,440 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Komposition, 1923 | Gouache på papper | $31,664 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Composition orphique, 1888 | Gouache sur carton | $12,956 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on paper laid on board), 1888 | Oil on paper laid on board | $11,875 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Composition | Oil on paper | $10,567 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | COMPOSITION, 1920 | Ink on paper | $8,189 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 9 | Utan titel, 1923 | Tusch på papper | $6,913 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 10 | Portrait du marechal Joffre | Gouache | $6,710 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $11,875 |
| Paintings | 5 | $10,567 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $6,687 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Thorvald Hellesen is a Norwegian artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $6,913. 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 Thorvald Hellesen sold in 2026 for $6,913, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thorvald Hellesen work is $6,913.
The median Thorvald Hellesen work on paper sells for $5,376 across 16 lots.
The median Thorvald Hellesen painting sells for $11,875 across 11 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 | 11 | $11,875† | $239,203 | — | 2025-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $5,376†‡ | $65,440 | — | 2026-05-20 |
† 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) | 6 | $6,201–$11,548† | $8,616† | $21,228† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,478–$6,710†‡ | $4,991†‡ | $31,664 |
† 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 | 2008 | $239,203 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $90,762 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $65,440 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $31,664 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Thorvald Hellesen worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thorvald Hellesen work is $6,913. The median Thorvald Hellesen work on paper sells for $5,376 across 16 lots. The median Thorvald Hellesen painting sells for $11,875 across 11 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 Thorvald Hellesen work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thorvald Hellesen work on paper is $5,376. 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 Thorvald Hellesen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thorvald Hellesen work on paper is $65,440.
What is the average price of a Thorvald Hellesen painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thorvald Hellesen painting is $11,875. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Thorvald Hellesen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Thorvald Hellesen painting is $239,203.
What is the average price of a small Thorvald Hellesen work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thorvald Hellesen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,991, 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 Thorvald Hellesen's auction record?
Thorvald Hellesen's auction record is $239,203, set in 2008.
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