Théodore Géricault (1791–1824)
Théodore Géricault is a French artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,250. 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 Géricault is recorded as sold in 2026 for $454,492; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Géricault work is $2,250.
The median Théodore Géricault print sells for $1,145 across 30 lots.
The median Théodore Géricault work on paper sells for $46,286 across 13 lots.
The median Théodore Géricault painting sells for $970 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Théodore Géricault prints typically sell for $805–$2,375 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 46 | $1,145‡ | $42,431 | 65.2% | 2026-06-30 |
| Paintings | 18 | $970†‡ | $90,000 | 83.3% | 2026-02-10 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $46,286‡ | $265,173 | 68.4% | 2025-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $212,914‡ | $454,492‡ | — | 2026-02-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Théodore Géricault's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (46 lots) median $1,145 with 65.2% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $970, record $90,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $212,914.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $805–$2,375‡ | $1,313‡ | $32,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $358–$2,610†‡ | $820†‡ | $90,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $581–$2,250† | $1,598† | $4,602 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $15,881–$128,645‡ | $25,490‡ | $265,173 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $265,173 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $160,656 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $90,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $42,431 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $32,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,602 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Théodore Géricault worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Géricault work is $2,250. The median Théodore Géricault print sells for $1,145 across 30 lots. The median Théodore Géricault work on paper sells for $46,286 across 13 lots. The median Théodore Géricault painting sells for $970 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Théodore Géricault prints typically sell for $805–$2,375 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 Géricault print?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théodore Géricault print is $1,145. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Théodore Géricault's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Théodore Géricault print is $42,431.
What is the average price of a Théodore Géricault work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théodore Géricault work on paper is $46,286. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Théodore Géricault's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Théodore Géricault work on paper is $265,173.
What is the average price of a Théodore Géricault painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théodore Géricault painting is $970. 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 Géricault's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Théodore Géricault painting is $90,000.
What is the average price of a small Théodore Géricault print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Théodore Géricault print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,313, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Théodore Géricault's auction record?
Théodore Géricault's auction record is $265,173, set in 2010.
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