Théodore Chassériau (1819–1856)
Théodore Chassériau is a French artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,383. 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 Théodore Chassériau sold in 2025 for $19,159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Chassériau work is $3,383.
The median Théodore Chassériau work on paper sells for $7,065 across 8 lots.
The median Théodore Chassériau print sells for $800 across 11 lots.
The median Théodore Chassériau painting sells for $50,000 across 5 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 | 12 | $800 | $5,500 | 91.7% | 2025-12-09 |
| Paintings | 10 | $50,000‡ | $163,723 | 50% | 2021-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $7,065 | $38,240 | 66.7% | 2024-11-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Théodore Chassériau's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $800 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $50,000, record $163,723. A typical Théodore Chassériau painting sells for around 62× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $282–$975 | $800 | $5,500 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,327–$27,466 | $7,065 | $38,240 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $163,723 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $62,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $38,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $27,665 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $5,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,875 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Théodore Chassériau worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Chassériau work is $3,383. The median Théodore Chassériau work on paper sells for $7,065 across 8 lots. The median Théodore Chassériau print sells for $800 across 11 lots. The median Théodore Chassériau painting sells for $50,000 across 5 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 Théodore Chassériau work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théodore Chassériau work on paper is $7,065.
What is Théodore Chassériau's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Théodore Chassériau work on paper is $38,240.
What is the average price of a Théodore Chassériau print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théodore Chassériau print is $800.
What is Théodore Chassériau's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Théodore Chassériau print is $5,500.
What is Théodore Chassériau's auction record?
Théodore Chassériau's auction record is $569,219, set in 2008.
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