Theodor Geisel (1904–1991)
What is Theodor Geisel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Theodor Geisel at 7 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,449 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,138–$4,519, n=19). The auction record is $7,114 for Sea-Going Dilemma Fish (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sea-Going Dilemma Fish | Hand-painted cast resin sculpture, mounted on timber panel | $7,114 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Goo-Goo-Eyed Tasmanian Wolghast | Hand-painted cast resin sculpture, mounted on timber panel | $4,958 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Semi Normal Green-Lidded Fawn | Hand-painted cast resin | $4,958 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Two Horned Drouberhannis | Hand-painted cast resin sculpture, mounted on timber panel | $4,958 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | THEODOR SEUSS (DR. SEUSS) GEISEL, USA (1904 - 1991), Tufted Gustard, hand-painted cast resin sculpture, ed.231/850, 56 x 56 x 16.5 cm. (22 x 22 x 6.5 in) | mounted on timber panel | Hand-painted cast resin sculpture | $4,727 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Mulberry Street Unicorn | Hand-painted cast resin sculpture, mounted on timber panel | $4,311 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Semi Normal Green-Lidded Fawn | Hand-painted cast resin sculpture | $4,277 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Turtle-Necked Sea Turtle | Hand-painted cast resin sculpture, mounted on timber panel | $3,880 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Andulovian Grackler | Hand-painted cast resin sculpture | $3,665 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Kangaroo Bird | Hand-painted cast resin sculpture | $3,449 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $3,880 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $3,557 |
| Prints | 7 | $500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $3,449 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,747 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Theodor Geisel is a Cuban artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,802. 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 Theodor Geisel sold in 2026 for $3,042, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodor Geisel work is $2,802.
The median Theodor Geisel sculpture sells for $3,773 across 18 lots.
The median Theodor Geisel print sells for $503 across 10 lots.
The median Theodor Geisel work on paper sells for $1,912 across 4 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 | 10 | $503† | $2,338† | — | 2026-05-04 |
| Paintings | 1 | $5,500‡ | $5,500‡ | — | 2017-08-04 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,912 | $3,355 | 50% | 2018-08-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $3,773† | $7,114 | 94.7% | 2026-09-07 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Theodor Geisel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $503. Paintings (1 lots) median $5,500, record $5,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Theodor Geisel painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $310–$505 | $498 | $1,080 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,910–$4,150 | $3,449 | $4,958 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,431–$4,958† | $4,079† | $7,114 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $7,114 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $5,500‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $5,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,355 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,745 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,338† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,990 |
† 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 Theodor Geisel worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodor Geisel work is $2,802. The median Theodor Geisel sculpture sells for $3,773 across 18 lots. The median Theodor Geisel print sells for $503 across 10 lots. The median Theodor Geisel work on paper sells for $1,912 across 4 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 Theodor Geisel sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodor Geisel sculpture is $3,773. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Theodor Geisel's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodor Geisel sculpture is $7,114.
What is the average price of a medium Theodor Geisel sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Theodor Geisel sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,079, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Theodor Geisel's auction record?
Theodor Geisel's auction record is $7,114, set in 2026.
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