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# Théodore Gudin (1802–1880)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Théodore Gudin at 16 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,330 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,270–$1,886, n=5). The auction record is $31,815 for Portrait of Maun-Gwa-Daus, Chief of Ojibwa, during his presentation to King Louis-Philippe 1er (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Maun-Gwa-Daus, Chief of Ojibwa, during his presentation to King Louis-Philippe 1er, 1845 | Huile sur panneau | $31,815 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | Veduta costiera | Olio su tela | $24,333 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Stormy sea with sailboats off the coast of France, 1838 | Oil on canvas | $16,353 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | L'attaque d'un navire anglais au clair de lune | Toile | $14,240 | Artcurial | Feb 2010 |
| 5 | Effet de lumière au cœur d'une tempête en mer, 1867 | Signée et datée 'T | $12,020 | Artcurial | Sep 2022 |
| 6 | Coucher de soleil sur un littoral, 1862 | Painting | $11,025 | Artcurial | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | A seascape, 1802 | Brush and brown ink, brown wash, heightened with white, on light brown paper | $6,409 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | L'attaque de nuit d'un fort sur une côte méditerranéenne | Signée 'Th Gudin' en bas à gauche | $6,366 | Artcurial | Feb 2010 |
| 9 | a sailingvessel along the coast | A pair, both oil on panel | $4,771 | Sotheby's | Sep 2007 |
| 10 | Scène de bataille navale au large d'un littoral | (Restaurations) | $4,049 | Artcurial | Sep 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $4,049 |
| Paintings | 18 | $2,507 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,825 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,926 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Théodore Gudin is a French artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,577. 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 Gudin sold in 2026 for $16,353, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Théodore Gudin work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Gudin work is $2,577.

The median Théodore Gudin painting sells for $2,530 across 23 lots.

The median Théodore Gudin work on paper sells for $713 across 3 lots.

The median Théodore Gudin print sells for $3,189 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $3,189‡ | $6,366 | — | 2026-08-26 |
| Paintings | 27 | $2,530†‡ | $31,815 | 85.2% | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $713 | $6,409 | 60% | 2023-07-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Théodore Gudin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $3,189. Paintings (27 lots) median $2,530, record $31,815.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,469–$2,454 | $1,974 | $31,815 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,654–$4,614† | $2,846† | $16,353 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $31,815 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $24,333 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,409 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $6,366 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $713 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $12‡ |

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

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 Gudin worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Gudin work is $2,577. The median Théodore Gudin painting sells for $2,530 across 23 lots. The median Théodore Gudin work on paper sells for $713 across 3 lots. The median Théodore Gudin print sells for $3,189 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 Gudin painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théodore Gudin painting is $2,530. 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 Gudin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Théodore Gudin painting is $31,815.

### What is the average price of a small Théodore Gudin painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Théodore Gudin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,974, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Théodore Gudin's auction record?

Théodore Gudin's auction record is $31,815, set in 2020.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Théodore Gudin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-gudin (updated 2026-11-02).

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.