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# Théophile Gautier (1811–1872)

Théophile Gautier is a French artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $226.

A work by Théophile Gautier sold in 2019 for $226, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Théophile Gautier work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théophile Gautier work is $226.

The median Théophile Gautier print sells for $183 across 1 lots.

The median Théophile Gautier work on paper sells for $663 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $183 | $183 | 14.3% | 2026-05-12 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $663 | $1,099 | — | 2019-06-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,099 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $226 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $183 |

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 Gautier worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théophile Gautier work is $226. The median Théophile Gautier print sells for $183 across 1 lots. The median Théophile Gautier work on paper sells for $663 across 2 lots.

### What is Théophile Gautier's auction record?

Théophile Gautier's auction record is $1,540, set in 2017.

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

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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.