Willem Bastiaan Tholen (1860–1931)
Willem Bastiaan Tholen is a Dutch artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $3,712. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Willem Bastiaan Tholen sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,986 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Bastiaan Tholen work is $3,712.
The median Willem Bastiaan Tholen painting sells for $4,345 across 40 lots.
The median Willem Bastiaan Tholen work on paper sells for $2,065 across 20 lots.
The median Willem Bastiaan Tholen print sells for $117 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Willem Bastiaan Tholen paintings typically sell for $1,823–$5,438 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $117† | $134† | — | 2022-03-07 |
| Paintings | 45 | $4,345† | $70,685 | 88.9% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $2,065† | $9,202 | — | 2026-05-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $36,774 | $72,759 | — | 2008-10-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Willem Bastiaan Tholen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $117. Paintings (45 lots) median $4,345, record $70,685. A typical Willem Bastiaan Tholen painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $36,774.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,823–$5,438† | $2,951† | $11,726 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $4,420–$14,509† | $7,210† | $70,685 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $602–$3,563† | $2,023† | $8,189 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,164–$5,247† | $3,823† | $9,202 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $70,685 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $36,774 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $9,202 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $8,189 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $134† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $100† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willem Bastiaan Tholen worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Bastiaan Tholen work is $3,712. The median Willem Bastiaan Tholen painting sells for $4,345 across 40 lots. The median Willem Bastiaan Tholen work on paper sells for $2,065 across 20 lots. The median Willem Bastiaan Tholen print sells for $117 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Willem Bastiaan Tholen paintings typically sell for $1,823–$5,438 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Willem Bastiaan Tholen painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem Bastiaan Tholen painting is $4,345. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willem Bastiaan Tholen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem Bastiaan Tholen painting is $70,685.
What is the average price of a Willem Bastiaan Tholen work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem Bastiaan Tholen work on paper is $2,065. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willem Bastiaan Tholen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem Bastiaan Tholen work on paper is $9,202.
What is the average price of a small Willem Bastiaan Tholen painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Willem Bastiaan Tholen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,951, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Willem Bastiaan Tholen work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Willem Bastiaan Tholen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,023, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willem Bastiaan Tholen's auction record?
Willem Bastiaan Tholen's auction record is $72,759, set in 2008.
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