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# Thérèse Lessore (1884–1945)

## What is Thérèse Lessore’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Thérèse Lessore at 6 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,622 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,849–$6,908, n=5). The auction record is $6,908 for In the Café (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the Café, 1884 | Painting | $6,908 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Kensington Gardens, 1884 | Painting | $6,908 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Circus Act | Oil on canvas | $5,859 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 4 | A street in Bath in winter, 1940s | Oil on canvas | $5,622 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Theatre Box, 1884 | Pencil | $4,849 | Bonhams | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | The Fair, 1884 | Oil paint | $4,409 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 7 | Assembly Rooms, Bath, 1884 | Oil paint | $3,657 | Christie's | Dec 2003 |
| 8 | Haute Ecole, 1884 | Painting | $3,483 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 9 | The Alhambra (study) | Oil on canvas | $3,026 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | The Couple in the Box | — | $3,009 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $3,657 |
| Other | 5 | $1,625 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,502 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $4,033 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,582 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thérèse Lessore is a British (modern) artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,636. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Thérèse Lessore sold in 2026 for $5,622, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thérèse Lessore work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thérèse Lessore work is $2,636.

The median Thérèse Lessore painting sells for $3,483 across 13 lots.

The median Thérèse Lessore work on paper sells for $1,521 across 12 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $3,483 | $6,908 | 86.7% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,521† | $4,849 | — | 2024-11-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,632–$5,622 | $3,657 | $6,908 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,206–$1,764† | $1,502† | $2,763 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,908 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,908 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,849 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,763 |

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 Thérèse Lessore worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thérèse Lessore work is $2,636. The median Thérèse Lessore painting sells for $3,483 across 13 lots. The median Thérèse Lessore work on paper sells for $1,521 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Thérèse Lessore painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thérèse Lessore painting is $3,483.

### What is Thérèse Lessore's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thérèse Lessore painting is $6,908.

### What is the average price of a Thérèse Lessore work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thérèse Lessore work on paper is $1,521. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Thérèse Lessore's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thérèse Lessore work on paper is $4,849.

### What is the average price of a small Thérèse Lessore work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thérèse Lessore work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,502, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Thérèse Lessore's auction record?

Thérèse Lessore's auction record is $6,908, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thérèse Lessore auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/therese-lessore (updated 2026-11-01).

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.