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# Théo van Rysselberghe (1862–1926)

## What is Théo van Rysselberghe’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 168 auction results for Théo van Rysselberghe at 16 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $52,087 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,201–$118,688, n=13). The auction record is $5,812,312 for À Thuin ou La Partie de tennis (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | À Thuin ou La Partie de tennis, 1889 | Oil paint | $5,812,312 | Christie's | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | Le canal en Flandre par temps triste, 1894 | Oil paint | $4,242,439 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | Port de Cette, les tartanes, 1892 | Oil paint | $3,152,000 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 4 | L'île du Levant vue du Cap Bénat, Provence, 1893 | Oil paint | $3,136,719 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | À l'ombre des pins (Agay) or Sous les pins (Agay), 1905 | Oil on canvas | $1,758,348 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | La pointe du Rossignol (Cap Layet), 1905 | Oil on canvas | $1,578,935 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | JEUNE FEMME AU BORD DE LA GRÈVE | Oil on canvas | $1,465,036 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 8 | PORTRAIT D'AUGUSTE WEBER | Huile sur toile dans un cadre peint par l'artiste | $1,423,726 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 9 | Le Docteur Auguste Weber, 1862 | Oil paint | $1,381,427 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 10 | Le Moulin du Kalf à Knokke (Moulin en Flandre), 1894 | Oil paint | $1,327,121 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 102 | $81,127 |
| Other | 31 | $15,005 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $13,314 |
| Prints | 9 | $2,413 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $106,219 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 90 | $75,393 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $24,028 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 168 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Théo van Rysselberghe is a Belgian artist with 197 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $47,500. 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 Théo van Rysselberghe is recorded as sold in 2026 for $79,758; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Théo van Rysselberghe work worth?

Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théo van Rysselberghe work is $47,500.

The median Théo van Rysselberghe painting sells for $70,780 across 110 lots.

The median Théo van Rysselberghe work on paper sells for $13,973 across 29 lots.

The median Théo van Rysselberghe print sells for $2,413 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Théo van Rysselberghe paintings typically sell for $44,718–$391,227 (the middle half of 74 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Théo van Rysselberghe paintings typically sell for $13,032–$49,467 (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 | 9 | $2,413 | $8,868 | 77.8% | 2026-09-17 |
| Paintings | 117 | $70,780†‡ | $5.8M | 94% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $13,973 | $320,272 | 93.5% | 2026-06-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 51 | $353,000 | $5.8M | — | 2025-10-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Théo van Rysselberghe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $2,413 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (117 lots) median $70,780, record $5,812,312. A typical Théo van Rysselberghe painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 51 lots) the median is $353,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $13,032–$49,467†‡ | $31,876†‡ | $545,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 74 | $44,718–$391,227†‡ | $89,930†‡ | $5.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $92,073–$221,185 | $118,688 | $341,000 |

† 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) | 13 | $5,753–$28,736 | $8,750 | $88,762 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $13,998–$85,698 | $46,765 | $320,272 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $5.8M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $4.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $320,272 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $261,286 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $8,868 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $5,730 |

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 Théo van Rysselberghe worth?

Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théo van Rysselberghe work is $47,500. The median Théo van Rysselberghe painting sells for $70,780 across 110 lots. The median Théo van Rysselberghe work on paper sells for $13,973 across 29 lots. The median Théo van Rysselberghe print sells for $2,413 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Théo van Rysselberghe paintings typically sell for $44,718–$391,227 (the middle half of 74 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Théo van Rysselberghe paintings typically sell for $13,032–$49,467 (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 Théo van Rysselberghe painting?

Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théo van Rysselberghe painting is $70,780. 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 Théo van Rysselberghe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Théo van Rysselberghe painting is $5,812,312.

### What is the average price of a Théo van Rysselberghe work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théo van Rysselberghe work on paper is $13,973.

### What is Théo van Rysselberghe's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Théo van Rysselberghe work on paper is $320,272.

### What is the average price of a medium Théo van Rysselberghe painting?

Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Théo van Rysselberghe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $89,930, 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 Théo van Rysselberghe painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Théo van Rysselberghe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $31,876, 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 Théo van Rysselberghe's auction record?

Théo van Rysselberghe's auction record is $5,812,312, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.