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# Thorvald Hellesen (1888–1937)

## What is Thorvald Hellesen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $11,875 |
| Paintings | 5 | $10,567 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $6,687 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Thorvald Hellesen work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thorvald Hellesen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thorvald-hellesen (updated 2026-11-03).

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.