Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859–1923)
What is Théophile Alexandre Steinlen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 815 auction results for Théophile Alexandre Steinlen at 67 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,149 including buyer’s premium (middle half $609–$3,171, n=127). The auction record is $405,148 for Le coup de vent (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le coup de vent, 1859 | Huile sur toile | $405,148 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | Bonsoir Monsieur!, 1859 | Charcoal | $55,693 | Christie's | Feb 2005 |
| 3 | Dans la loge | Ink | $45,795 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Le Chat Noir Enseigne, 1859 | Tôle découpée et ajourée peinte | $41,323 | Osenat | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Un chat sur une palissade, 1859 | Oil on canvas | $40,960 | Bonhams | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Massaïda endormie | Fusain et estompe | $39,668 | Ader | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | (Pour Gil Blas, le 29 décembre 1899, no. 52), 1859 | Fusain, encre de Chine, pastel et crayon de couleur sur papier | $39,085 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 8 | Tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis | Lithograph in black and red on tan wove paper laid down on linen | $32,500 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinique Chéron, 1905 | Chromolithographie en 2 feuilles. Entoilée | $37,048 | Ader | May 2022 |
| 2 | Prochainement Tournée du Chat Noir avec Rodolphe Salis, 1896 | Lithographie | $35,236 | Ader | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $14,176 |
| Sculpture | 25 | $5,561 |
| Works on paper | 157 | $1,680 |
| Prints | 256 | $1,105 |
| Other | 138 | $733 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $5,402 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 111 | $2,523 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 391 | $957 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 815 results from 67 houses · How we compute these figures
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen is a French artist with 1,151 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,112. 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 Théophile Alexandre Steinlen sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 792 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théophile Alexandre Steinlen work is $1,112.
The median Théophile Alexandre Steinlen print sells for $926 across 368 lots.
The median Théophile Alexandre Steinlen work on paper sells for $1,000 across 339 lots.
The median Théophile Alexandre Steinlen sculpture sells for $5,171 across 33 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Théophile Alexandre Steinlen work on papers typically sell for $423–$2,582 (the middle half of 283 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Théophile Alexandre Steinlen prints typically sell for $360–$1,240 (the middle half of 200 sold 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 | 464 | $926†‡ | $37,048 | 79.3% | 2026-10-18 |
| Paintings | 35 | $10,556†‡ | $405,148 | 71.4% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 428 | $1,000†‡ | $55,693 | 79.2% | 2026-10-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 38 | $5,171†‡ | $14,997 | 86.8% | 2026-10-01 |
| Photography | 2 | $652 | $652 | — | 2010-04-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 41 | $20,311†‡ | $405,148 | — | 2026-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (464 lots) median $926 with 79.3% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $10,556, record $405,148. A typical Théophile Alexandre Steinlen painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 41 lots) the median is $20,311.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 200 | $360–$1,240†‡ | $583†‡ | $7,475 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 92 | $736–$3,750†‡ | $1,831†‡ | $20,158 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 54 | $1,043–$9,095†‡ | $3,751†‡ | $37,048 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,672–$12,362†‡ | $6,337†‡ | $405,148 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $8,646–$20,379†‡ | $16,267†‡ | $20,968 |
† 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) | 283 | $423–$2,582†‡ | $906†‡ | $55,693 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $941–$3,337†‡ | $1,627†‡ | $17,630 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $3,281–$8,651†‡ | $4,648†‡ | $14,997 |
† 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 | 2007 | $405,148 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $55,693 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $45,795 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $37,048 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $35,236 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $20,968 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $14,997 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $14,839 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Théophile Alexandre Steinlen worth?
Across 792 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théophile Alexandre Steinlen work is $1,112. The median Théophile Alexandre Steinlen print sells for $926 across 368 lots. The median Théophile Alexandre Steinlen work on paper sells for $1,000 across 339 lots. The median Théophile Alexandre Steinlen sculpture sells for $5,171 across 33 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Théophile Alexandre Steinlen work on papers typically sell for $423–$2,582 (the middle half of 283 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Théophile Alexandre Steinlen prints typically sell for $360–$1,240 (the middle half of 200 sold 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 Théophile Alexandre Steinlen print?
Based on 368 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théophile Alexandre Steinlen print is $926. 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 Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Théophile Alexandre Steinlen print is $37,048.
What is the average price of a Théophile Alexandre Steinlen work on paper?
Based on 339 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théophile Alexandre Steinlen work on paper is $1,000. 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 Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Théophile Alexandre Steinlen work on paper is $55,693.
What is the average price of a Théophile Alexandre Steinlen sculpture?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théophile Alexandre Steinlen sculpture is $5,171. 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 Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Théophile Alexandre Steinlen sculpture is $14,997.
What is the average price of a small Théophile Alexandre Steinlen work on paper?
Based on 283 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Théophile Alexandre Steinlen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $906, 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 the average price of a small Théophile Alexandre Steinlen print?
Based on 200 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Théophile Alexandre Steinlen print (small (under 50 cm)) is $583, 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 Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's auction record?
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's auction record is $405,148, set in 2007.
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