Théophile Steinlen Gouaches: Value & Auction Prices

1859–1923

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Of the 13 lots by Théophile Steinlen (gouaches) recorded at auction between 2013 and 2026, 11 found a buyer (85%). The median price realised is $2kSign up free to see across 11 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.3kSign up free to see–$5.3kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is La Danse macabre, sold at Ader in September 2025 for $13.4kSign up free to see. Most results come from Artcurial (4), Ader (4) and Blanchet & Associés (1).

€11,440≈ $13,426≈ £9,962Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumLa Danse macabreAder13auction results2013–2026years recorded85%sold$2kSign up free to seemedian price

Théophile Steinlen gouaches prices at a glance

Auction results
13 2013–2026
Price range
$124–$13.4kSign up free to see
Median price
$2kSign up free to see 11 sold
Most recent sale
$2kSign up free to see Mar 2026, Ader
Record sale
$13.4kSign up free to see 2025, Ader

Recent sales: Et j’suis pas mouillé... j’suis soulaud · Etude de femme en clair-obscur · La Danse macabre

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Théophile Steinlen gouaches: key figures

Auction results
13
Sold rate
85%
Active at auction
2013–2026
Median price
$2kSign up free to see
Record price
$13.4kSign up free to see La Danse macabre, Ader, Sep 2025

Top auction houses: Artcurial (4), Ader (4), Blanchet & Associés (1)

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  1. Et j’suis pas mouillé... j’suis soulaud by Théophile Steinlen, Encre, crayon bleu et rehauts de gouache blanche, sold Mar 2026
    Et j’suis pas mouillé... j’suis soulaud
    Gouache
    32 x 25 cm
    Ader · · Lot 118
    €1,714≈ $1,974≈ £1,486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Ader ↗
  2. Etude de femme en clair-obscur by Théophile Steinlen, Fusain et gouache blanche sur papier beige, sold Feb 2026
    Etude de femme en clair-obscur
    Gouache · Paper
    35.5 x 25.5 cm
    Artcurial · · Lot 29
    €1,324≈ $1,575≈ £1,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Artcurial ↗
  3. La Danse macabre by Théophile Steinlen, 1902, Encre et gouache, sold Sep 2025
    La Danse macabre, 1902
    Gouache
    39 x 26 cm
    Ader · · Lot 7
    €11,440≈ $13,426≈ £9,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,000View at Ader ↗
  4. L'Embuscade by Théophile Steinlen, Encre et gouache, sold Jun 2024
    L'Embuscade
    Gouache
    22.5 x 28.5 cm
    Ader · · Lot 51
    €1,040≈ $1,133≈ £885Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Ader ↗
  5. A la place Maubert by Théophile Steinlen, Gouache signée en bas vers la droite illustrant un texte d'Aristide Bruant, sold Jun 2024
    A la place Maubert
    Gouache
    45,5 x 22,5 cm
    Giquello et Associés · · Lot 110
    €3,510≈ $3,825≈ £2,988Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,500View at Giquello et Associés ↗
  6. Au bal by Théophile Steinlen, Gouache, encre et fusain sur papier, offered Nov 2022
    Au bal
    Gouache · Paper
    Artcurial · · Lot 159
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €0–1View at Artcurial ↗
  7. Hommes et femmes dans la rue by Théophile Steinlen, Gouache, encre et fusain sur papier, offered Nov 2022
    Hommes et femmes dans la rue
    Gouache · Paper
    Artcurial · · Lot 158
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €0–1View at Artcurial ↗
  8. Nu au drap blanc by Théophile Steinlen, Fusain et gouache blanche sur papier, sold Nov 2022
    Nu au drap blanc
    Gouache · Paper
    Artcurial · · Lot 154
    €5,904≈ $6,125≈ £5,071Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Artcurial ↗
  9. Étude de jeune femme de trois-quarts by Théophile Steinlen, Fusain et gouache blanche, sold Nov 2021
    Étude de jeune femme de trois-quarts
    Gouache
    65 x 50 cm
    Daguerre · · Lot 54
    €650≈ $732≈ £547Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150–200View at Daguerre ↗
  10. Yvette Guilbert, le Mirliton mars 1891 Trois dessins double face dans un même montage. Mademoiselle Yvette Guilbert au théâtre d’Application by Théophile Steinlen, Lavis et rehauts de gouache, sold Apr 2021
    €7,040≈ $8,269≈ £5,998Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–8,000View at Ader ↗
  11. Cafe Scene by Théophile Steinlen, Gouache, sold Jun 2019
    Cafe Scene
    Gouache
    27.5" high x 19.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 28
    $1,500≈ £1,188≈ €1,345HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  12. Les enfants et le jeune mendiant au ballon by Théophile Steinlen, Pierre noire, rehauts de gouache, sold Sep 2017
    Les enfants et le jeune mendiant au ballon
    Gouache
    29,5 x 24 cm
    Thierry de Maigret · · Lot 124
    €104≈ $124≈ £92Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100–200View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
  13. Rue de Paris, le soir, 1889 (?) by Théophile Steinlen, Gouache, sold Oct 2013
    Rue de Paris, le soir, 1889 (?)
    Gouache
    15,5 x 24 cm
    Blanchet & Associés · · Lot 1
    €3,200≈ $4,379≈ £2,705Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Blanchet & Associés ↗

Questions about Théophile Steinlen gouaches

How much is a Théophile Steinlen gouache worth?

Théophile Steinlen gouaches in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $124 and $13,426, with a median of $1,974; half of the 11 priced sales were between $1,317 and $5,252. 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 Théophile Steinlen gouache sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $13,426 for “La Danse macabre”, sold at Ader in September 2025.

How much do Théophile Steinlen gouaches sell for?

In the last five years the median was $1,974 across 7 sales. Over the whole record (2013–2026) the median is $1,974.

How often do Théophile Steinlen gouaches sell at auction?

85% of the 13 gouaches offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Théophile Steinlen gouaches sold?

Most of the 13 recorded results come from Artcurial (4), Ader (4), Blanchet & Associés (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Théophile Steinlen gouache?

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