STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE (1859–1923)
What is STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 237 auction results for STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE at 17 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,103 including buyer’s premium (middle half $666–$3,485, n=13). The auction record is $36,000 for CHOCOLATS / THÉS CIE. FRANÇAIS (2007, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cocorico, 1899 | $14,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2012 | |
| 2 | Chat couché, lové | Bronze with brown patina | $7,909 | Ader | Mar 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHOCOLATS / THÉS CIE. FRANÇAIS, 1895 | $36,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2007 | |
| 2 | MOTOCYCLES COMIOT, 1899 | Oil | $34,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2007 |
| 3 | LAIT PUR STÉRILISÉ, 1894 | $16,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2012 | |
| 4 | COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES CHOCOLATS ET DES THÈS, 1895 | Poster | $10,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2010 |
| 5 | [LAIT PUR STÉRILISÉ.], 1894 | Poster | $9,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2010 |
| 6 | Chat Noir, 1896 | Poster | $9,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2010 |
| 7 | LAIT PUR STÉRILISÉ, 1894 | Drawn on stone | $8,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2015 |
| 8 | AMBASSADEURS / YVETTE GUILBERT, 1894 | Poster | $8,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 72 | $1,017 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $909 |
| Other | 32 | $780 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $4,420 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $1,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $707 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 237 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE is a French artist with 369 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $662. 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 STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE sold in 2026 for $12,178, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 233 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work is $662.
The median STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on paper sells for $696 across 104 lots.
The median STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE print sells for $645 across 106 lots.
The median STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE painting sells for $7,391 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on papers typically sell for $431–$1,238 (the middle half of 85 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE prints typically sell for $220–$639 (the middle half of 43 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 | 124 | $645†‡ | $36,000 | 85.5% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 6 | $7,391† | $21,880† | 66.7% | 2025-05-09 |
| Works on Paper | 147 | $696†‡ | $12,178 | 70.7% | 2026-10-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $7,909† | $8,239† | 75% | 2019-03-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $11,698†‡ | $36,000 | — | 2026-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (124 lots) median $645 with 85.5% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $7,391, record $21,880. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $21,880 (buyer's premium not included). A typical STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $11,698.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $220–$639† | $284† | $7,716 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $341–$4,162†‡ | $1,497†‡ | $36,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $1,103–$8,750† | $3,840† | $34,000 |
† 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) | 85 | $431–$1,238†‡ | $690†‡ | $12,178 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $511–$2,531† | $894† | $10,592† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $36,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $34,000 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $21,880† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $12,178 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $11,110† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $9,477† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $8,239† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $7,909 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE worth?
Across 233 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work is $662. The median STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on paper sells for $696 across 104 lots. The median STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE print sells for $645 across 106 lots. The median STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE painting sells for $7,391 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on papers typically sell for $431–$1,238 (the middle half of 85 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE prints typically sell for $220–$639 (the middle half of 43 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 STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on paper?
Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on paper is $696. 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 STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on paper is $12,178.
What is the average price of a STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE print?
Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE print is $645. 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 STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE print is $36,000.
What is the average price of a small STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on paper?
Based on 85 sold lots, the median auction price of a small STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $690, 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 STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE print?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE print (small (under 50 cm)) is $284, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE's auction record?
STEINLEN THÉOPHILE-ALEXANDRE's auction record is $36,000, set in 2007.
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