Théodore Géricault Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1791–1824

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Of the 11 lots by Théodore Géricault (watercolors) recorded at auction between 2000 and 2025, 9 found a buyer (82%). The median price realised is $24kSign up free to see across 9 priced sales; the middle half sold for $12.8kSign up free to see–$88.3kSign up free to see. Recto : Cheval de trait londonien avec son harnais vu par la croupe Verso : Personnages londoniens : un balayeur, un homme et un enfant holds the top price on file: $127kSign up free to see at Artcurial (March 2025). The houses with the most results are Artcurial (3), Ader (2) and Pook & Pook (2).

€118,080≈ $127,385≈ £98,740Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumRecto : Cheval de trait londonien avec son harnais vu par la croupe Verso : Personnages londoniens : un balayeur, un homme et un enfantArtcurial11auction results2000–2025years recorded82%sold$24kSign up free to seemedian price

Théodore Géricault watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
11 2000–2025
Price range
$4.1k–$127kSign up free to see
Median price
$24kSign up free to see 9 sold
Most recent sale
$127kSign up free to see Mar 2025, Artcurial
Record sale
$127kSign up free to see 2025, Artcurial

Recent sales: Recto : Cheval de trait londonien avec son har… · Le derby · Lad et trois chevaux caparaçonnés

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Théodore Géricault watercolors: key figures

Auction results
11
Sold rate
82%
Active at auction
2000–2025
Median price
$24kSign up free to see

Top auction houses: Artcurial (3), Ader (2), Pook & Pook (2)

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  1. Recto : Cheval de trait londonien avec son harnais vu par la croupe Verso : Personnages londoniens : un balayeur, un homme et un enfant by Théodore Géricault, Aquarelle sur traits de crayon noir, sold Mar 2025
    €118,080≈ $127,385≈ £98,740Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–150,000View at Artcurial ↗
  2. Le derby by Théodore Géricault, Aquarelle et rehauts de blanc sur traits de crayon noir, sur papier beige, sold Mar 2024
    Le derby
    Watercolor
    12 x 29 cm
    Thierry de Maigret · · Lot 36
    €66,976≈ $72,629≈ £57,224Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
  3. Lad et trois chevaux caparaçonnés by Théodore Géricault, Aquarelle, sold Mar 2023
    Lad et trois chevaux caparaçonnés
    Watercolor
    9,5 x 12,5 cm
    Ader · · Lot 56
    €20,480≈ $22,006≈ £18,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Ader ↗
  4. Cuirassier à cheval ou Le Coureur by Théodore Géricault, Aquarelle et mine de plomb sur papier Wathman, sold Nov 2021
    Cuirassier à cheval ou Le Coureur
    Watercolor
    13,6 x 16,5 cm
    Ader · · Lot 11
    €3,584≈ $4,128≈ £3,066Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Ader ↗
  5. Studies of horses hooves and hind legs by Théodore Géricault, watercolor, sold May 2021
    Studies of horses hooves and hind legs
    Watercolor
    17 x 21cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 358
    £9,000≈ $12,756≈ €10,457HammerSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  6. Hussard à cheval by Théodore Géricault, Aquarelle sur trait de crayon, sold Feb 2017
    Hussard à cheval
    Watercolor
    Artcurial · · Lot 75
    €5,200≈ $5,524≈ £4,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Artcurial ↗
  7. Carabinier à cheval chargeant, vers 1823 by Théodore Géricault, Aquarelle gouachée sur trait de crayon noir, rehauts de gouache blanche postérieurs, sold Mar 2015
    Carabinier à cheval chargeant, vers 1823
    Watercolor
    Artcurial · · Lot 126
    €97,500≈ $105,846≈ £71,157Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80,000–120,000View at Artcurial ↗
  8. Course antique de chevaux by Théodore Géricault, Aquarelle et lavis de brun, sold Dec 2010
    Course antique de chevaux
    Watercolor
    PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) · · Lot 61
    €18,000≈ $24,048≈ £15,352Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–25,000View at PBA Auctions (Pierre Bergé & Associés) ↗
  9. portrait of a gentleman by Théodore Géricault, chalk and watercolor, offered Mar 2007
    portrait of a gentleman
    Watercolor
    12" x 9 5/8".
    Pook & Pook · · Lot 146
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Pook & Pook ↗
  10. of a seated woman by Théodore Géricault, chalk and watercolor, offered Mar 2007
    of a seated woman
    Watercolor
    12" x 9 1/4".
    Pook & Pook · · Lot 145
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Pook & Pook ↗
  11. Mameluk tenant deux chevaux indisciplinés by Théodore Géricault, Aquarelle et crayon noir, sold May 2000
    Mameluk tenant deux chevaux indisciplinés
    Watercolor
    18,2x22,2 cm
    Tessier & Sarrou · · Lot 58
    €99,092≈ $88,321≈ £56,590Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Tessier & Sarrou ↗

Questions about Théodore Géricault watercolors

How much is a Théodore Géricault watercolor worth?

Théodore Géricault watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $4,128 and $127,385, with a median of $24,048; half of the 9 priced sales were between $12,756 and $88,321. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Théodore Géricault watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $127,385 for “Recto : Cheval de trait londonien avec son harnais vu par la croupe Verso : Personnages londoniens : un balayeur, un homme et un enfant”, sold at Artcurial in March 2025.

How much do Théodore Géricault watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $72,629 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2000–2025) the median is $24,048.

How often do Théodore Géricault watercolors sell at auction?

82% of the 11 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Théodore Géricault watercolors sold?

Most of the 11 recorded results come from Artcurial (3), Ader (2), Pook & Pook (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Théodore Géricault watercolor?

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