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# Theodore Appleby (1923–1985)

Theodore Appleby is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,255. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Theodore Appleby sold in 2015 for $4,294, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theodore Appleby work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Appleby work is $1,255.

The median Theodore Appleby painting sells for $1,255 across 5 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,255† | $4,294 | — | 2022-11-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,294 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $3,330† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Theodore Appleby worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Appleby work is $1,255. The median Theodore Appleby painting sells for $1,255 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Theodore Appleby's auction record?

Theodore Appleby's auction record is $4,294, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.