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# Theodore Wendel (1857–1932)

Theodore Wendel is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $6,300.

A work by Theodore Wendel sold in 2022 for $6,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theodore Wendel work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Wendel work is $6,300.

The median Theodore Wendel painting sells for $6,300 across 11 lots.

The median Theodore Wendel work on paper sells for $5,095 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $6,300 | $72,000 | 68.8% | 2024-11-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,095 | $9,200 | — | 1999-05-14 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $8,281–$35,852 | $14,340 | $72,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $72,000 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $49,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $9,200 |
| Works on Paper | 1992 | $990 |

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 Wendel worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodore Wendel work is $6,300. The median Theodore Wendel painting sells for $6,300 across 11 lots. The median Theodore Wendel work on paper sells for $5,095 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Theodore Wendel painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodore Wendel painting is $6,300.

### What is Theodore Wendel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodore Wendel painting is $72,000.

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

Theodore Wendel's auction record is $72,000, set in 2005.

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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.