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# 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.

## What is a Théodore Chassériau work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Théodore Chassériau auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-chasseriau (updated 2026-11-01).

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.