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# Théodore Frère (1814–1888)

Théodore Frère is a French artist with 22 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.

## What is a Théodore Frère work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Théodore Frère auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-frere (updated 2026-11-03).

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.