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# Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard (1889–1960)

Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard is a Swiss artist with 296 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,158. 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 $3,476 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work worth?

Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work is $3,158.

The median Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting sells for $5,128 across 86 lots.

The median Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work on paper sells for $863 across 40 lots.

The median Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard print sells for $122 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard paintings typically sell for $4,444–$18,000 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work on papers typically sell for $317–$1,606 (the middle half of 39 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 | 8 | $122†‡ | $165† | 62.5% | 2026-03-28 |
| Paintings | 183 | $5,128†‡ | $72,708† | 47% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 90 | $863†‡ | $4,014† | 44.4% | 2024-11-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $27,669†‡ | $72,708† | — | 2015-12-04 |

† 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 (8 lots) median $122 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (183 lots) median $5,128, record $72,708. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $72,708 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting sells for around 42× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $27,669.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $2,104–$3,894†‡ | $3,158†‡ | $6,908‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $4,444–$18,000†‡ | $7,277†‡ | $72,708† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 39 | $317–$1,606†‡ | $774†‡ | $4,014† |

† 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 | 2014 | $72,708† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $48,627‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $4,014† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,794‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $165† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $160† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard worth?

Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work is $3,158. The median Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting sells for $5,128 across 86 lots. The median Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work on paper sells for $863 across 40 lots. The median Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard print sells for $122 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard paintings typically sell for $4,444–$18,000 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work on papers typically sell for $317–$1,606 (the middle half of 39 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 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting is $5,128. 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 painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting is $72,708. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $72,708 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work on paper is $863. 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 $4,014. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,014 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,277, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 auction record?

Rodolphe Théophile Bosshard's auction record is $72,708, set in 2014. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $72,708 (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.

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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.