Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen (1859–1923)
Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen is a Swiss artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,113. 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 Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen sold in 2026 for $8,325, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen work is $2,113.
The median Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen print sells for $2,113 across 40 lots.
The median Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen work on paper sells for $2,714 across 5 lots.
The median Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen sculpture sells for $792 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen prints typically sell for $844–$6,750 (the middle half of 23 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 | 51 | $2,113†‡ | $48,000 | 78.4% | 2026-08-30 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,714† | $11,924 | 83.3% | 2012-05-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $792† | $792† | — | 2024-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,232 | $48,000 | — | 2006-10-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $163–$600†‡ | $312†‡ | $1,446† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $844–$6,750†‡ | $3,750†‡ | $18,232 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $1,350–$8,125 | $4,389 | $48,000 |
† 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) | 5 | $1,804–$8,143† | $2,714† | $11,924 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $48,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $18,232 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $11,924 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $8,143 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $792† |
† 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 Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen work is $2,113. The median Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen print sells for $2,113 across 40 lots. The median Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen work on paper sells for $2,714 across 5 lots. The median Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen sculpture sells for $792 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen prints typically sell for $844–$6,750 (the middle half of 23 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 Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen print?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen print is $2,113. 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 Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen print is $48,000.
What is the average price of a medium Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,750, 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 large Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen print (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,389, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen's auction record?
Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen's auction record is $48,000, set in 2004.
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