> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theophile-de-bock · updated 2026-11-02

# Théophile de Bock (1851–1904)

Théophile de Bock is a Dutch artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,466. 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 de Bock sold in 2016 for $3,911, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Théophile de Bock work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théophile de Bock work is $2,466.

The median Théophile de Bock painting sells for $2,466 across 21 lots.

The median Théophile de Bock work on paper sells for $251 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $2,466†‡ | $13,949 | 80.8% | 2025-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $251† | $251† | — | 2026-06-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,017–$6,549†‡ | $2,589†‡ | $13,949 |

† 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 | 2003 | $13,949 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $12,022 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $251† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Théophile de Bock worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théophile de Bock work is $2,466. The median Théophile de Bock painting sells for $2,466 across 21 lots. The median Théophile de Bock work on paper sells for $251 across 1 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 de Bock painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Théophile de Bock painting is $2,466. 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 de Bock's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Théophile de Bock painting is $13,949.

### What is the average price of a medium Théophile de Bock painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Théophile de Bock painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,589, 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 de Bock's auction record?

Théophile de Bock's auction record is $13,949, set in 2003.

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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, “Théophile de Bock auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theophile-de-bock (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.