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# Theodore Seuss Geisel (1904–1991)

Theodore Seuss Geisel is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,710.

A work by Theodore Seuss Geisel sold in 2020 for $5,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theodore Seuss Geisel work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Seuss Geisel work is $3,710.

The median Theodore Seuss Geisel work on paper sells for $7,100 across 6 lots.

The median Theodore Seuss Geisel print sells for $1,082 across 5 lots.

The median Theodore Seuss Geisel sculpture sells for $2,112 across 1 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 | 5 | $1,082 | $5,250 | — | 2024-05-03 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $7,100 | $12,800 | 85.7% | 2020-07-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,112 | $2,112 | — | 2025-10-22 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,752–$11,488 | $7,100 | $12,800 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $12,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $5,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,112 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,125 |

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 Seuss Geisel worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Seuss Geisel work is $3,710. The median Theodore Seuss Geisel work on paper sells for $7,100 across 6 lots. The median Theodore Seuss Geisel print sells for $1,082 across 5 lots. The median Theodore Seuss Geisel sculpture sells for $2,112 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Theodore Seuss Geisel's auction record?

Theodore Seuss Geisel's auction record is $12,800, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.