Wilhelm Thöny (1888–1949)
Wilhelm Thöny is an Austrian artist with 162 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,653. 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 Wilhelm Thöny is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,200; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Thöny work is $3,653.
The median Wilhelm Thöny work on paper sells for $4,125 across 26 lots.
The median Wilhelm Thöny painting sells for $56,501 across 11 lots.
The median Wilhelm Thöny print sells for $72,000 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Wilhelm Thöny work on papers typically sell for $2,068–$5,497 (the middle half of 24 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 | 2 | $72,000 | $72,000 | 50% | 1994-12-06 |
| Paintings | 11 | $56,501‡ | $166,437‡ | — | 2022-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $4,125‡ | $58,176 | 96.3% | 2026-09-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,663‡ | $2,663‡ | — | 2010-04-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $112,127‡ | $167,154‡ | — | 2018-06-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wilhelm Thöny's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $72,000 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $56,501, record $166,437. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $112,127.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $37,816–$123,829‡ | $75,186‡ | $166,437‡ |
‡ 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) | 24 | $2,068–$5,497‡ | $4,125‡ | $58,176 |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $166,437‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $123,829‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $72,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $58,176 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $40,000 |
| Photography | 2010 | $2,663‡ |
‡ 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 Wilhelm Thöny worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Thöny work is $3,653. The median Wilhelm Thöny work on paper sells for $4,125 across 26 lots. The median Wilhelm Thöny painting sells for $56,501 across 11 lots. The median Wilhelm Thöny print sells for $72,000 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wilhelm Thöny work on papers typically sell for $2,068–$5,497 (the middle half of 24 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 Wilhelm Thöny work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Thöny work on paper is $4,125. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wilhelm Thöny's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Thöny work on paper is $58,176.
What is the average price of a Wilhelm Thöny painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Thöny painting is $56,501. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wilhelm Thöny's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Thöny painting is $166,437. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Wilhelm Thöny work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilhelm Thöny work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wilhelm Thöny's auction record?
Wilhelm Thöny's auction record is $167,154, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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