STEINLEN, THEOPHILE (1859–1923)
STEINLEN, THEOPHILE is a French artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $431. 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 STEINLEN, THEOPHILE sold in 2025 for $1,666, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View STEINLEN, THEOPHILE on OpeningBid →What is a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE work is $431.
The median STEINLEN, THEOPHILE print sells for $265 across 17 lots.
The median STEINLEN, THEOPHILE work on paper sells for $521 across 11 lots.
The median STEINLEN, THEOPHILE sculpture sells for $2,528 across 1 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 | 28 | $265†‡ | $7,348† | 60.7% | 2025-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $521† | $2,322† | 61.1% | 2022-03-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,528 | $2,528 | — | 2021-01-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $152–$498†‡ | $265†‡ | $3,093‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $189–$636† | $259† | $7,348† |
† 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) | 10 | $328–$576† | $451† | $2,322† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $7,348† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $3,093‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,528 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,322† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,143 |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE work is $431. The median STEINLEN, THEOPHILE print sells for $265 across 17 lots. The median STEINLEN, THEOPHILE work on paper sells for $521 across 11 lots. The median STEINLEN, THEOPHILE sculpture sells for $2,528 across 1 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 STEINLEN, THEOPHILE print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE print is $265. 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 STEINLEN, THEOPHILE's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE print is $7,348. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,348 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE work on paper is $521. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is STEINLEN, THEOPHILE's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE work on paper is $2,322. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,322 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small STEINLEN, THEOPHILE work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small STEINLEN, THEOPHILE work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $451, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is STEINLEN, THEOPHILE's auction record?
STEINLEN, THEOPHILE's auction record is $7,348, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,348 (buyer's premium not included).
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