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# Theodore Roussel (1847–1926)

## What is Theodore Roussel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Theodore Roussel at 7 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $455 including buyer’s premium (middle half $315–$612, n=15). The auction record is $7,367 for Harbour scene with terraced houses (2012, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbour scene with terraced houses, 1847 | Painting | $7,367 | Bonhams | Jul 2012 |
| 2 | Views of London | — | $3,974 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 3 | The sands at noon, 1847 | Watercolor | $2,832 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 4 | BEACH SCENE, 1847 | Oil on canvas | $1,917 | Olympia Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Portrait of Miss Robertine Heriot, half-length, in a black dress and hat, 1847 | Portrait | $1,454 | Bonhams | Jul 2012 |
| 6 | A collection of seven prints (Hausberg 3, 16, 25, 26, 36, 68, 88), 1847 | Laid paper | $1,363 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer, 1888 | Etching | $1,320 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | Penelope, A Doorway, Chelsea, 1888-1889 | Etching | $900 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | The Sign of the White Horse, Parson's Green, 1906 | Etching | $900 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2010 |
| 4 | LABURNUMS AND BATTERSEA, 1890 | Etching and drypoint on paper | $875 | Olympia Auctions | Sep 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 15 | $455 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $612 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Theodore Roussel is a French artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $612. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Theodore Roussel sold in 2026 for $612, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theodore Roussel work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Roussel work is $612.

The median Theodore Roussel print sells for $490 across 12 lots.

The median Theodore Roussel painting sells for $1,917 across 4 lots.

The median Theodore Roussel work on paper sells for $2,832 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $490† | $1,363 | 70.6% | 2026-09-16 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,917 | $7,367 | 80% | 2026-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,832 | $2,832 | — | 2006-12-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Theodore Roussel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $490 with 70.6% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $1,917, record $7,367. A typical Theodore Roussel painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $306–$900† | $490† | $1,363 |

† 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 | 2012 | $7,367 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,832 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,917 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,363 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,320 |

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 Theodore Roussel worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Roussel work is $612. The median Theodore Roussel print sells for $490 across 12 lots. The median Theodore Roussel painting sells for $1,917 across 4 lots. The median Theodore Roussel work on paper sells for $2,832 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Theodore Roussel print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodore Roussel print is $490. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Theodore Roussel's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodore Roussel print is $1,363.

### What is the average price of a small Theodore Roussel print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Theodore Roussel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $490, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Theodore Roussel's auction record?

Theodore Roussel's auction record is $7,367, set in 2012.

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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.