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# STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE (1859–1923)

STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE is a French artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $650. 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-ALEXANDRE is recorded as sold in 2026 for $747; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work is $650.

The median STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE print sells for $470 across 35 lots.

The median STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on paper sells for $585 across 12 lots.

The median STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE painting sells for $36,000 across 3 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 | 70 | $470†‡ | $32,000 | 50% | 2026-03-27 |
| Paintings | 4 | $36,000 | $133,514 | 75% | 2010-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $585†‡ | $1,297† | 48% | 2023-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $36,000 | $133,514 | — | 2010-06-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (70 lots) median $470 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $36,000, record $133,514. A typical STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE painting sells for around 77× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $36,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $163–$702†‡ | $249†‡ | $2,201† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $392–$4,400†‡ | $762†‡ | $6,000 |

† 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) | 12 | $280–$854†‡ | $585†‡ | $1,297† |

† 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 | 2010 | $133,514 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $36,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $32,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $6,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,297† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,296† |

† 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 STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work is $650. The median STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE print sells for $470 across 35 lots. The median STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on paper sells for $585 across 12 lots. The median STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE painting sells for $36,000 across 3 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-ALEXANDRE print?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE print is $470. 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-ALEXANDRE's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE print is $32,000.

### What is the average price of a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on paper is $585. 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-ALEXANDRE's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on paper is $1,297. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,297 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE print (small (under 50 cm)) is $249, 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 STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $585, 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 STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE's auction record?

STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE's auction record is $133,514, set in 2010.

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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, “STEINLEN, THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/steinlen-theophile-alexandre-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.
