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# Théodore Rivière (1857–1912)

Théodore Rivière is a French artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $3,295. 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 Rivière sold in 2026 for $5,110, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Théodore Rivière work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Rivière work is $3,295.

The median Théodore Rivière sculpture sells for $4,299 across 34 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Théodore Rivière sculptures typically sell for $765–$5,205 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 43 | $4,299†‡ | $25,445 | 79.1% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,616 | $25,445 | — | 2024-12-03 |

† 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) | 23 | $765–$5,205†‡ | $1,870†‡ | $11,668 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $6,614–$9,729† | $8,840† | $12,616 |

† 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 | 2024 | $25,445 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $12,616 |

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 Rivière worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Rivière work is $3,295. The median Théodore Rivière sculpture sells for $4,299 across 34 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Théodore Rivière sculptures typically sell for $765–$5,205 (the middle half of 23 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 Rivière sculpture?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théodore Rivière sculpture is $4,299. 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 Rivière's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Théodore Rivière sculpture is $25,445.

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

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Théodore Rivière sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,870, 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 Rivière's auction record?

Théodore Rivière's auction record is $25,445, set in 2024.

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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 Rivière auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-riviere (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.