CHAMPION, THEO (1887–1952)
CHAMPION, THEO is a German artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,996. 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 CHAMPION, THEO sold in 2026 for $22,693, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CHAMPION, THEO work is $2,996.
The median CHAMPION, THEO painting sells for $3,172 across 44 lots.
The median CHAMPION, THEO work on paper sells for $2,889 across 2 lots.
The median CHAMPION, THEO print sells for $812 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) CHAMPION, THEO paintings typically sell for $1,880–$6,395 (the middle half of 26 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 | 2 | $812‡ | $812‡ | 50% | 2007-11-30 |
| Paintings | 68 | $3,172†‡ | $25,732 | 64.7% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,889‡ | $5,311 | — | 2019-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $22,693 | $25,732 | — | 2026-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
CHAMPION, THEO's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $812 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (68 lots) median $3,172, record $25,732. A typical CHAMPION, THEO painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $22,693.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,725–$3,752‡ | $3,063‡ | $7,872 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,880–$6,395†‡ | $2,774†‡ | $25,732 |
† 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 | 2026 | $22,693 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $22,693 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,311 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $812‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $466‡ |
‡ 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 CHAMPION, THEO worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CHAMPION, THEO work is $2,996. The median CHAMPION, THEO painting sells for $3,172 across 44 lots. The median CHAMPION, THEO work on paper sells for $2,889 across 2 lots. The median CHAMPION, THEO print sells for $812 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) CHAMPION, THEO paintings typically sell for $1,880–$6,395 (the middle half of 26 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 CHAMPION, THEO painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a CHAMPION, THEO painting is $3,172. 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 CHAMPION, THEO's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a CHAMPION, THEO painting is $25,732.
What is the average price of a medium CHAMPION, THEO painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium CHAMPION, THEO painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,774, 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 the average price of a small CHAMPION, THEO painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small CHAMPION, THEO painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,063, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is CHAMPION, THEO's auction record?
CHAMPION, THEO's auction record is $25,732.
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