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# 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.

**3 Wilhelm Thöny works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Wilhelm Thöny work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wilhelm Thöny auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilhelm-thony (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.