Théodore Frère (1814–1888)
Théodore Frère is a French artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $8,977. 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 Frère sold in 2025 for $16,103, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Frère work is $8,977.
The median Théodore Frère painting sells for $9,864 across 13 lots.
The median Théodore Frère work on paper sells for $889 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $9,864†‡ | $31,596 | 81.3% | 2026-06-22 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $889 | $1,244 | — | 2016-11-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,984–$11,739†‡ | $8,042†‡ | $31,596 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2015 | $31,596 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $31,063 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,244 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $534 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Théodore Frère worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Frère work is $8,977. The median Théodore Frère painting sells for $9,864 across 13 lots. The median Théodore Frère work on paper sells for $889 across 2 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 Frère painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théodore Frère painting is $9,864. 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 Théodore Frère's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Théodore Frère painting is $31,596.
What is the average price of a small Théodore Frère painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Théodore Frère painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,042, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Théodore Frère's auction record?
Théodore Frère's auction record is $31,596, set in 2015.
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