Charles Théodore Frère (1814–1888)
Charles Théodore Frère is a French artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $15,507. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Théodore Frère sold in 2024 for $37,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Théodore Frère work is $15,507.
The median Charles Théodore Frère painting sells for $15,507 across 37 lots.
The median Charles Théodore Frère work on paper sells for $754 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Charles Théodore Frère paintings typically sell for $7,227–$21,524 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $15,507 | $96,991 | 82.2% | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $754† | $754† | — | 2026-06-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $7,227–$21,524 | $14,376 | $54,661 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $22,231–$43,430 | $32,900 | $54,158 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $96,991 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $54,661 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $754† |
† 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 Charles Théodore Frère worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Théodore Frère work is $15,507. The median Charles Théodore Frère painting sells for $15,507 across 37 lots. The median Charles Théodore Frère work on paper sells for $754 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Théodore Frère paintings typically sell for $7,227–$21,524 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Charles Théodore Frère painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Théodore Frère painting is $15,507.
What is Charles Théodore Frère's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Théodore Frère painting is $96,991.
What is the average price of a small Charles Théodore Frère painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Théodore Frère painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $14,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Charles Théodore Frère's auction record?
Charles Théodore Frère's auction record is $96,991, set in 2019.
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