Theobald Michau (1676–1765)
Theobald Michau is a Flemish artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $20,177. 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 Theobald Michau is recorded as sold in 2022 for $25,760; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theobald Michau work is $20,177.
The median Theobald Michau painting sells for $23,184 across 38 lots.
The median Theobald Michau print sells for $6,899 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Theobald Michau paintings typically sell for $3,276–$44,832 (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 | 1 | $6,899† | $6,899† | — | 2008-12-14 |
| Paintings | 56 | $23,184‡ | $391,810 | 67.9% | 2026-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $98,166‡ | $391,810 | — | 2012-09-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Theobald Michau's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $6,899. Paintings (56 lots) median $23,184, record $391,810. A typical Theobald Michau painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $98,166.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $3,276–$44,832‡ | $11,126‡ | $98,166‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $15,975–$49,858‡ | $28,215‡ | $391,810 |
‡ 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 | 2009 | $391,810 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $98,166‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $6,899† |
† 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 Theobald Michau worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theobald Michau work is $20,177. The median Theobald Michau painting sells for $23,184 across 38 lots. The median Theobald Michau print sells for $6,899 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Theobald Michau paintings typically sell for $3,276–$44,832 (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 Theobald Michau painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theobald Michau painting is $23,184. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Theobald Michau's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theobald Michau painting is $391,810.
What is the average price of a small Theobald Michau painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Theobald Michau painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Theobald Michau painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Theobald Michau painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Theobald Michau's auction record?
Theobald Michau's auction record is $391,810, set in 2009.
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