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# 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.

**1 Théodule Ribot work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Théodule Ribot work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Théodule Ribot auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theodule-ribot (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.