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# Theodore Waddell (1941–2018)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Theodore Waddell at 18 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,014 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,038–$12,125, n=12). The auction record is $35,200 for Willow Creek Angus #2 (2025, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willow Creek Angus #2, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $35,200 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Angus 24, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $20,570 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Ryegate Horses, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $17,920 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 4 | Horse #30, 1987 | Painting | $17,780 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 5 | Motherwell’s Angus, Drawing #1 | Oil, encaustic, and graphite on paper | $12,100 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Horse #47, 1941 | Painting | $11,950 | Bonhams | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | Fish Creek Angus, 1993 | Mixed media on paper | $10,240 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Monida Horses, 1994 | Mixed media on paper | $8,960 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Sally's Angus Drawing #3, 2006 | Oil and graphite on paper | $7,150 | Grogan & Company | May 2023 |
| 10 | Idaho Paints #2, 1941 | Encaustic | $6,250 | Bonhams | Nov 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $14,865 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $6,050 |
| Other | 7 | $1,170 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $2,250 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Theodore Waddell is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $4,900. 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 Theodore Waddell sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theodore Waddell work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Waddell work is $4,900.

The median Theodore Waddell painting sells for $6,250 across 16 lots.

The median Theodore Waddell work on paper sells for $6,050 across 9 lots.

The median Theodore Waddell sculpture sells for $930 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 | 1 | $1,512 | $1,512 | — | 2023-07-27 |
| Paintings | 17 | $6,250†‡ | $35,200 | 94.1% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $6,050† | $12,100 | 81.8% | 2026-05-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $930 | $1,170 | — | 2003-05-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Theodore Waddell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,512. Paintings (17 lots) median $6,250, record $35,200. A typical Theodore Waddell painting sells for around 4.1× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,212–$5,312†‡ | $3,250†‡ | $20,570 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $7,188–$18,085† | $10,775† | $35,200 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,200–$8,055† | $1,400† | $10,240 |

† 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 | 2025 | $35,200 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $20,570 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $12,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $10,240 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,512 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $1,170 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $690 |

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 Waddell worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Waddell work is $4,900. The median Theodore Waddell painting sells for $6,250 across 16 lots. The median Theodore Waddell work on paper sells for $6,050 across 9 lots. The median Theodore Waddell sculpture sells for $930 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 Theodore Waddell painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodore Waddell painting is $6,250. 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 Theodore Waddell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodore Waddell painting is $35,200.

### What is the average price of a Theodore Waddell work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodore Waddell work on paper is $6,050. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Theodore Waddell's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodore Waddell work on paper is $12,100.

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

Theodore Waddell's auction record is $35,200, set in 2025.

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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, “Theodore Waddell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodore-waddell (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.