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# Theophile Steinlen (1859–1923)

## What is Theophile Steinlen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 204 auction results for Theophile Steinlen at 28 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,250 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,360–$7,435, n=7). The auction record is $22,000 for CLINIQUE CHERON (2002, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chat assis, tête très légèrement tournée | Bronze | $17,630 | Ader | May 2025 |
| 2 | Nu assis | Charcoal and white chalk on tan paper mounted on canvas | $10,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | [Motocycles Comiot], 1900 | Print | $7,620 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2026 |
| 4 | Deux Chats sur un meuble, 19th Century | Print | $6,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2006 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLINIQUE CHERON, 1905 | Poster | $22,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2002 |
| 2 | Chansons de Montmartre, 1896 | Lithography | $10,276 | Christie's | May 2002 |
| 3 | L'hiver, chat sur un coussin, 1909 | Lithograph in colors, on wove paper | $10,040 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 4 | Compagnie Francaise des Chocolats et des Thès, 1895 | Poster | $7,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Chat dormant dans un coin | Etching | $6,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | Chat dormant dans un coin, 1902 | Etching | $6,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2023 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 103 | $2,000 |
| Other | 16 | $1,550 |
| Works on paper | 48 | $1,410 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $2,750 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,963 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 104 | $1,950 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 204 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Theophile Steinlen is a French artist with 260 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,520. 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 Steinlen sold in 2026 for $2,201, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Theophile Steinlen work worth?

Across 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theophile Steinlen work is $1,520.

The median Theophile Steinlen print sells for $1,541 across 131 lots.

The median Theophile Steinlen work on paper sells for $1,324 across 53 lots.

The median Theophile Steinlen painting sells for $4,413 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Theophile Steinlen prints typically sell for $748–$2,750 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Theophile Steinlen work on papers typically sell for $1,009–$2,580 (the middle half of 42 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 | 153 | $1,541†‡ | $22,000 | 85.6% | 2026-07-26 |
| Paintings | 4 | $4,413† | $12,818† | 75% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $1,324†‡ | $10,000 | 91.4% | 2026-03-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $4,902‡ | $17,630 | — | 2025-05-23 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $10,000† | $22,000 | — | 2026-05-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Theophile Steinlen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (153 lots) median $1,541 with 85.6% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $4,413, record $12,818. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,818 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Theophile Steinlen painting sells for around 2.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $10,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $748–$2,750‡ | $1,541‡ | $6,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $676–$4,750‡ | $2,640‡ | $10,040 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,612–$5,110 | $2,200 | $22,000 |

‡ 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) | 42 | $1,009–$2,580†‡ | $1,410†‡ | $5,520 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,025–$6,972 | $3,901 | $10,000 |

† 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 | 2002 | $22,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $17,630 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $12,818† |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $10,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $7,496 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $5,604 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $4,413† |

† 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 Theophile Steinlen worth?

Across 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theophile Steinlen work is $1,520. The median Theophile Steinlen print sells for $1,541 across 131 lots. The median Theophile Steinlen work on paper sells for $1,324 across 53 lots. The median Theophile Steinlen painting sells for $4,413 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Theophile Steinlen prints typically sell for $748–$2,750 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Theophile Steinlen work on papers typically sell for $1,009–$2,580 (the middle half of 42 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 Steinlen print?

Based on 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theophile Steinlen print is $1,541. 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 Steinlen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Theophile Steinlen print is $22,000.

### What is the average price of a Theophile Steinlen work on paper?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theophile Steinlen work on paper is $1,324. 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 Steinlen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Theophile Steinlen work on paper is $10,000.

### What is the average price of a small Theophile Steinlen print?

Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Theophile Steinlen print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,541, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Theophile Steinlen work on paper?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Theophile Steinlen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,410, 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 Theophile Steinlen's auction record?

Theophile Steinlen's auction record is $22,000, set in 2002.

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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, “Theophile Steinlen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/theophile-steinlen (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.