Théophile Steinlen Pastels: Value & Auction Prices

1859–1923

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ArtSell has recorded 16 auction results for Théophile Steinlen pastels between 2013 and 2026, and 16 of them sold (100%). Across 16 sales with a published price, the typical result was $698Sign up free to see to $3.4kSign up free to see (median $1.7kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $15.8kSign up free to see for AICHA, 1917 at Artcurial in March 2013. The houses with the most results are Schuler Auktionen (5), Artcurial (4) and Ader (3).

€12,341≈ $15,757≈ £10,430Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumAICHA, 1917Artcurial16auction results2013–2026years recorded100%sold$1.7kSign up free to seemedian price

Théophile Steinlen pastels prices at a glance

Auction results
16 2013–2026
Price range
$461–$15.8kSign up free to see
Median price
$1.7kSign up free to see 16 sold
Most recent sale
$1.6kSign up free to see Apr 2026, Tessier & Sarrou
Record sale
$15.8kSign up free to see 2013, Artcurial

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Théophile Steinlen pastels: key figures

Auction results
16
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2013–2026
Median price
$1.7kSign up free to see
Record price
$15.8kSign up free to see AICHA, 1917, Artcurial, Mar 2013

Top auction houses: Schuler Auktionen (5), Artcurial (4), Ader (3)

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  1. Le baiser by Théophile Steinlen, Pastel, sold Apr 2026
    Le baiser
    Pastel
    38 x 24 cm
    Tessier & Sarrou · · Lot 217
    €1,430≈ $1,648≈ £1,248Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Tessier & Sarrou ↗
  2. Bergère près de son troupeau by Théophile Steinlen, Crayon noir et pastel, sold Feb 2026
    Bergère près de son troupeau
    Pastel
    44 x 37 cm
    Artcurial · · Lot 46
    €5,031≈ $5,984≈ £4,374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Artcurial ↗
  3. Les Deux terrassiers (La Construction de Montmartre) by Théophile Steinlen, Fusain et rehauts de pastel sur papier brun, sold Jun 2025
    Les Deux terrassiers (La Construction de Montmartre)
    Pastel
    42 x 24 cm
    Ader · · Lot 8
    €3,640≈ $4,211≈ £3,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150–200View at Ader ↗
  4. Bouquet, 14 juillet 1920 by Théophile Steinlen, Pastel, sold Nov 2024
    Bouquet, 14 juillet 1920
    Pastel
    66x49,5cm
    Ader · · Lot 139
    €1,560≈ $1,680≈ £1,298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,500View at Ader ↗
  5. Frau sitzend von hinten by Théophile Steinlen, pastel, sold Dec 2023
    Frau sitzend von hinten
    Pastel
    35,5x26,6 cm
    Schuler Auktionen · · Lot 3133
    CHF 400≈ $461≈ £362≈ €422HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 400–700View at Schuler Auktionen ↗
  6. Portrait de femme assise by Théophile Steinlen, Fusain, sanguine et touches de pastel, sold Nov 2023
    Portrait de femme assise
    Pastel
    59 x 46 cm
    PIASA ·
    €1,430≈ $1,560≈ £1,245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at PIASA ↗
  7. Conversation dans la rue le soir Conversation dans la rue le soir by Théophile Steinlen, Fusain, encre et pastel sur papier, sold Nov 2022
    Conversation dans la rue le soir Conversation dans la rue le soir
    Pastel · Paper
    Artcurial · · Lot 161
    €3,149≈ $3,267≈ £2,705Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Artcurial ↗
  8. Musicien des rues by Théophile Steinlen, Fusain et rehaut de pastel sur papier, sold Mar 2021
    Musicien des rues
    Pastel · Paper
    Artcurial · · Lot 1
    €1,820≈ $2,137≈ £1,554Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Artcurial ↗
  9. Mutter mit Kindern by Théophile Steinlen, pastel, sold Mar 2020
    Mutter mit Kindern
    Pastel
    25,8x19,5 cm
    Schuler Auktionen · · Lot 3330
    CHF 450≈ $467≈ £382≈ €425HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 400–600View at Schuler Auktionen ↗
  10. Frau im Türrahmen stehend by Théophile Steinlen, pastel, sold Mar 2020
    Frau im Türrahmen stehend
    Pastel
    25,8x19,6 cm
    Schuler Auktionen · · Lot 3329
    CHF 450≈ $467≈ £382≈ €425HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 400–600View at Schuler Auktionen ↗
  11. The Approach' signed, Lefevre Gallery label verso 13 x 10.5in by Théophile Steinlen, pastel, sold Dec 2019
    The Approach' signed, Lefevre Gallery label verso 13 x 10.5in
    Pastel
    Gorringe's · · Lot 393
    £1,800≈ $2,339≈ €2,113HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Gorringe's ↗
  12. Kindergruppe by Théophile Steinlen, pastel, sold Dec 2018
    Kindergruppe
    Pastel
    31,5x25,5 cm
    Schuler Auktionen · · Lot 7539
    CHF 600≈ $607≈ £479≈ €531HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 200–300View at Schuler Auktionen ↗
  13. Les Maçons à l’ouvrage by Théophile Steinlen, Fusain et pastel, sold Nov 2017
    Les Maçons à l’ouvrage
    Pastel
    41 x 54 cm
    Ader · · Lot 171
    €625≈ $728≈ £552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Ader ↗
  14. Etude pour le portrait de Gorky by Théophile Steinlen, Pastel; déchirure, sold Sep 2017
    Etude pour le portrait de Gorky
    Pastel
    61,5 x 45 cm
    Thierry de Maigret · · Lot 148
    €1,300≈ $1,555≈ £1,146Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
  15. Le Sucidé se jetant dans la Seine by Théophile Steinlen, pastel, sold Dec 2016
    Le Sucidé se jetant dans la Seine
    Pastel
    53x26,5 cm
    Schuler Auktionen · · Lot 7323
    CHF 4,000≈ $3,935≈ £3,116≈ €3,713HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 300–400View at Schuler Auktionen ↗
  16. AICHA, 1917 by Théophile Steinlen, Pastel et fusain sur papier bistre, sold Mar 2013
    AICHA, 1917
    Pastel · Paper
    Artcurial · · Lot 12
    €12,341≈ $15,757≈ £10,430Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Artcurial ↗

Questions about Théophile Steinlen pastels

How much is a Théophile Steinlen pastel worth?

Théophile Steinlen pastels in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $461 and $15,757, with a median of $1,664; half of the 16 priced sales were between $698 and $3,434. 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 pastel sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $15,757 for “AICHA, 1917”, sold at Artcurial in March 2013.

How much do Théophile Steinlen pastels sell for?

In the last five years the median was $1,680 across 7 sales. Over the whole record (2013–2026) the median is $1,664.

How often do Théophile Steinlen pastels sell at auction?

100% of the 16 pastels offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Théophile Steinlen pastels sold?

Most of the 16 recorded results come from Schuler Auktionen (5), Artcurial (4), Ader (3). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Théophile Steinlen pastel?

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