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# Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard (1889–1960)

Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard is a Swiss artist with 133 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,789. 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 Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $47,646 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work is $2,789.

The median Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting sells for $4,886 across 58 lots.

The median Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work on paper sells for $706 across 26 lots.

The median Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard print sells for $1,406 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard paintings typically sell for $3,411–$11,219 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard paintings typically sell for $1,466–$4,945 (the middle half of 26 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 | $1,406† | $1,406† | 50% | 2011-05-01 |
| Paintings | 82 | $4,886† | $47,646† | 70.7% | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $706†‡ | $2,595† | 57.8% | 2025-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $33,985† | $47,646† | — | 2025-09-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,406 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (82 lots) median $4,886, record $47,646. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $47,646 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting sells for around 3.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $33,985.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,466–$4,945† | $2,882† | $17,943† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $3,411–$11,219† | $6,340† | $33,985† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $352–$1,237†‡ | $666†‡ | $2,595† |

† 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 | 2025 | $47,646† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $46,018† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,595† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,449† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,406† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work is $2,789. The median Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting sells for $4,886 across 58 lots. The median Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work on paper sells for $706 across 26 lots. The median Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard print sells for $1,406 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard paintings typically sell for $3,411–$11,219 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard paintings typically sell for $1,466–$4,945 (the middle half of 26 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 Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting is $4,886. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting is $47,646. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $47,646 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work on paper is $706. 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 Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work on paper is $2,595. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,595 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,340, 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 Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,882, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard's auction record?

Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard's auction record is $47,646, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $47,646 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bosshard-rodolphe-theophile-2 (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.
