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# Théodore Géricault (1791–1824)

## What is Théodore Géricault’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 134 auction results for Théodore Géricault at 27 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,759 including buyer’s premium (middle half $731–$10,160, n=17). The auction record is $282,312 for Cheval blanc debout dans une écurie (Tamerlan, étalon des écuries de Versailles): White horse standing in a stable (Tamerlan, stallion of the Versailles stables) (2009, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheval blanc debout dans une écurie (Tamerlan, étalon des écuries de Versailles): White horse standing in a stable (Tamerlan, stallion of the Versailles stables), 1810 | Oil paint | $282,312 | Christie's | Jan 2009 |
| 2 | Turc monté sur un cheval alezan brûlé, 1810 | Oil paint | $255,467 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 3 | Zoë Elmore riding side-saddle | Watercolor heightened with white over traces of black chalk | $228,600 | Sotheby's | Jan 2024 |
| 4 | Cinque cavalli visti dalla groppa, 1811-1812 | Oil on cardboard | $199,376 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2018 |
| 5 | Portrait of Adam Elmore, 1821 | Oil on canvas | $152,400 | Sotheby's | Feb 2024 |
| 6 | Le Général Letellier sur son lit de mort, 1818 | Oil paint | $113,323 | Christie's | Jan 2008 |
| 7 | Carabinier à cheval chargeant, 1823 | Watercolour | $89,812 | Artcurial | Mar 2015 |
| 8 | Prowling lioness | Oil paint | $84,710 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Etude de cheval espagnol dans une écurie, 1829 | Papier | $59,016 | Artcurial | Jun 2010 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boxeurs, 1818 | Lithograph | $68,445 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $49,573 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $15,299 |
| Other | 19 | $10,795 |
| Prints | 54 | $1,470 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $21,039 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 83 | $5,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 134 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Théodore Géricault is a French artist with 227 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,895. 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 sold in 2026 for $13,046, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Théodore Géricault work worth?

Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Géricault work is $4,895.

The median Théodore Géricault print sells for $960 across 59 lots.

The median Théodore Géricault work on paper sells for $11,002 across 40 lots.

The median Théodore Géricault painting sells for $46,520 across 20 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Théodore Géricault prints typically sell for $493–$4,625 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Théodore Géricault work on papers typically sell for $4,526–$22,775 (the middle half of 28 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 | 81 | $960†‡ | $68,445 | 72.8% | 2026-09-15 |
| Paintings | 26 | $46,520†‡ | $282,312 | 76.9% | 2026-02-06 |
| Works on Paper | 63 | $11,002‡ | $228,600 | 63.5% | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $13,799 | $17,849 | — | 2019-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $199,376 | $282,312 | — | 2024-02-01 |

† 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 (81 lots) median $960 with 72.8% sell-through. Paintings (26 lots) median $46,520, record $282,312. A typical Théodore Géricault painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $199,376.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $493–$4,625†‡ | $993†‡ | $68,445 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 10 | $5,258–$76,713†‡ | $15,705†‡ | $255,467 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $21,060–$175,888†‡ | $85,708†‡ | $282,312 |

† 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) | 28 | $4,526–$22,775‡ | $12,489‡ | $228,600 |

‡ 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 | 2009 | $282,312 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $255,467 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $228,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $68,445 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $58,358 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $55,463 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $17,849 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $13,799 |

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 Géricault worth?

Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Géricault work is $4,895. The median Théodore Géricault print sells for $960 across 59 lots. The median Théodore Géricault work on paper sells for $11,002 across 40 lots. The median Théodore Géricault painting sells for $46,520 across 20 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Théodore Géricault prints typically sell for $493–$4,625 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Théodore Géricault work on papers typically sell for $4,526–$22,775 (the middle half of 28 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 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théodore Géricault print is $960. 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 print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Théodore Géricault print is $68,445.

### What is the average price of a Théodore Géricault work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théodore Géricault work on paper is $11,002. 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 $228,600.

### What is the average price of a Théodore Géricault painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théodore Géricault painting is $46,520. 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 $282,312.

### What is the average price of a small Théodore Géricault print?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Théodore Géricault print (small (under 50 cm)) is $993, 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 the average price of a small Théodore Géricault work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Théodore Géricault work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,489, 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 $282,312, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.