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# 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.

## What is a Charles Théodore Frère work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles Théodore Frère auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-theodore-frere (updated 2026-11-03).

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.