Theo van Rysselberghe (1862–1926)
Theo van Rysselberghe is a Belgian artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $18,539. 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 Theo van Rysselberghe sold in 2026 for $938,806, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theo van Rysselberghe work is $18,539.
The median Theo van Rysselberghe painting sells for $56,028 across 33 lots.
The median Theo van Rysselberghe work on paper sells for $3,332 across 14 lots.
The median Theo van Rysselberghe print sells for $932 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Theo van Rysselberghe paintings typically sell for $37,234–$129,356 (the middle half of 20 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 | 17 | $932†‡ | $3,600 | 64.7% | 2022-05-19 |
| Paintings | 40 | $56,028†‡ | $938,806 | 82.5% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $3,332†‡ | $47,660‡ | 73.7% | 2025-04-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $198,765‡ | $938,806 | — | 2026-10-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Theo van Rysselberghe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $932 with 64.7% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $56,028, record $938,806. A typical Theo van Rysselberghe painting sells for around 60× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $198,765.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $568–$2,546†‡ | $932†‡ | $3,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $7,741–$69,244†‡ | $33,376†‡ | $310,297 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $37,234–$129,356†‡ | $58,254†‡ | $938,806 |
† 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) | 7 | $494–$11,559‡ | $2,064‡ | $46,688 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,186–$28,045†‡ | $8,682†‡ | $47,660‡ |
† 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 | $938,806 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $875,629 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $47,660‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $46,688 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $3,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $3,400 |
‡ 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 Theo van Rysselberghe worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theo van Rysselberghe work is $18,539. The median Theo van Rysselberghe painting sells for $56,028 across 33 lots. The median Theo van Rysselberghe work on paper sells for $3,332 across 14 lots. The median Theo van Rysselberghe print sells for $932 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Theo van Rysselberghe paintings typically sell for $37,234–$129,356 (the middle half of 20 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 Theo van Rysselberghe painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theo van Rysselberghe painting is $56,028. 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 Theo van Rysselberghe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theo van Rysselberghe painting is $938,806.
What is the average price of a Theo van Rysselberghe work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theo van Rysselberghe work on paper is $3,332. 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 Theo van Rysselberghe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theo van Rysselberghe work on paper is $47,660. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Theo van Rysselberghe print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theo van Rysselberghe print is $932. 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 Theo van Rysselberghe's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theo van Rysselberghe print is $3,600.
What is the average price of a medium Theo van Rysselberghe painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Theo van Rysselberghe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $58,254, 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 Theo van Rysselberghe painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Theo van Rysselberghe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $33,376, 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 Theo van Rysselberghe's auction record?
Theo van Rysselberghe's auction record is $938,806, set in 2026.
See the full Theo van Rysselberghe record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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