Théodule Ribot (1823–1891)
Théodule Ribot is a French artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,892. 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 Théodule Ribot sold in 2026 for $14,947, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodule Ribot work is $1,892.
The median Théodule Ribot painting sells for $4,439 across 24 lots.
The median Théodule Ribot work on paper sells for $728 across 6 lots.
The median Théodule Ribot print sells for $197 across 7 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 | 9 | $197† | $702 | 77.8% | 2025-10-18 |
| Paintings | 26 | $4,439†‡ | $178,500 | 92.3% | 2026-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $728†‡ | $2,601‡ | 54.5% | 2020-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $56,250 | $178,500 | — | 2013-04-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Théodule Ribot's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $197 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (26 lots) median $4,439, record $178,500. A typical Théodule Ribot painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $56,250.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,910–$9,808†‡ | $2,854†‡ | $17,996 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $8,368–$40,000†‡ | $17,931†‡ | $178,500 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $556–$1,271†‡ | $899†‡ | $2,601‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1998 | $178,500 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $56,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,601‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,271 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $702 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $371 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Théodule Ribot worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodule Ribot work is $1,892. The median Théodule Ribot painting sells for $4,439 across 24 lots. The median Théodule Ribot work on paper sells for $728 across 6 lots. The median Théodule Ribot print sells for $197 across 7 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 Théodule Ribot painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théodule Ribot painting is $4,439. 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 Théodule Ribot's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Théodule Ribot painting is $178,500.
What is the average price of a Théodule Ribot work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théodule Ribot work on paper is $728. 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 Théodule Ribot's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Théodule Ribot work on paper is $2,601. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Théodule Ribot painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Théodule Ribot painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,854, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Théodule Ribot's auction record?
Théodule Ribot's auction record is $178,500, set in 1998.
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