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# Théodore Valerio (1819–1879)

Théodore Valerio is a French artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $555. 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 Valerio is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,027; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Théodore Valerio work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Théodore Valerio on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-valerio?ref=kg:theodore-valerio) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Théodore Valerio work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Valerio work is $555.

The median Théodore Valerio work on paper sells for $830 across 6 lots.

The median Théodore Valerio print sells for $80 across 2 lots.

The median Théodore Valerio painting sells for $369 across 1 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 | 6 | $80 | $116 | 33.3% | 2018-12-05 |
| Paintings | 1 | $369† | $369† | — | 2016-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $830 | $5,040 | 66.7% | 2025-02-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Théodore Valerio's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $80 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $369, record $369. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $369 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Théodore Valerio painting sells for around 4.6× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,348 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $369† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $116 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $45 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Valerio worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore Valerio work is $555. The median Théodore Valerio work on paper sells for $830 across 6 lots. The median Théodore Valerio print sells for $80 across 2 lots. The median Théodore Valerio painting sells for $369 across 1 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 Théodore Valerio's auction record?

Théodore Valerio's auction record is $5,040, set in 2025.

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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 Valerio auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-valerio (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.