> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-gechter · updated 2026-11-01

# Théodore Gechter (1796–1844)

Théodore Gechter is a French artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,639. 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 Gechter is recorded as sold in 2024 for $2,957; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Théodore Gechter work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Gechter work is $1,639.

The median Théodore Gechter sculpture sells for $1,666 across 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $1,666†‡ | $14,484 | 78.3% | 2025-09-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $481–$1,869†‡ | $1,071†‡ | $7,183 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,129–$4,238‡ | $2,957‡ | $8,146 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $14,484 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $8,146 |

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 Gechter worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Gechter work is $1,639. The median Théodore Gechter sculpture sells for $1,666 across 18 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 Gechter sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théodore Gechter sculpture is $1,666. 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 Gechter's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Théodore Gechter sculpture is $14,484.

### What is the average price of a small Théodore Gechter sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Théodore Gechter sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,071, 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 Gechter's auction record?

Théodore Gechter's auction record is $14,484, set in 2017.

---

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 Gechter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-gechter (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.