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Théophile Steinlen

French · 1859–1923 · Painter, Printmaker

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, was a Swiss-born French Art Nouveau painter and printmaker. He was politically engaged and collaborated with the anarchist and socialist press. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Théophile Steinlen, Tournée du chat noir de Rodolphe Salis (Rodolphe Salis' Black Cat Tour) (Crauzat 496), 1896, Lithograph in colors on wove paper linen-backedTournée du chat noir de Rodolphe Salis (Rodolphe Salis' Black Cat Tour) (Crauzat 496)Bonhams · $21,760≈ £16,374≈ €19,121Sign up to see
  2. Théophile Steinlen, Les Amoureux du Dimanche, 1900, Coloured chalk drawingLes Amoureux du DimancheKetterer Kunst · €14,280≈ $18,300≈ £9,808Sign up to see
  3. Théophile Steinlen, Cocorico (Crauzat 502), 1899, Lithographic poster in colors on wove paper linen-backedCocorico (Crauzat 502)Bonhams · $12,800≈ £9,537≈ €10,955Sign up to see

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  1. Théophile Steinlen, Études (double-sided), charcoal on paper
    Études (double-sided)
    Drawing · Paper
    19⅛ h x 12⅜ w in (49 x 31 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 171
    $704≈ £525≈ €606Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Théophile Steinlen, Scène de rue animée, encre et lavis sur papier
    Scène de rue animée
    Drawing · Paper
    26,5x20,5 cm (à vue)
    Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · · Lot 2315
    CHF 1,000≈ $1,259≈ £935≈ €1,071HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 400–600View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
  3. Théophile Steinlen, Vagabond, fusain sur papier
    Vagabond
    Drawing · Paper
    30,5x23 cm (à vue)
    Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · · Lot 2316
    CHF 330≈ $416≈ £309≈ €353HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 300–500View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
  4. Théophile Steinlen, Les Interns - Sortie des Geoles Allemandes, 1915, charcoal on paper
    Les Interns - Sortie des Geoles Allemandes, 1915
    Drawing · Paper
    16 3/4 x 22 in. (42.5 x 55.9 cm.)
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 316
    $281≈ £209≈ €243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  5. Théophile Steinlen, IN THE GALLERY, pencil on paper
    IN THE GALLERY
    Drawing · Paper
    24.5cm x 19.5cm (9 5/8in x 8 ¾in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 25
    £1,071≈ $1,430≈ €1,257Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  6. Théophile Steinlen, LA MINEURE, ink and crayon
    LA MINEURE
    Drawing
    28cm x 24cm (11in x 9 ½in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 26
    £554≈ $740≈ €651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  7. Théophile Steinlen, Jeune fille aux chats, fusain, sanguine et craie blanche sur papier
    Jeune fille aux chats
    Drawing · Paper
    49x64 cm (à vue)
    Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · · Lot 3045
    CHF 3,300≈ $3,736≈ £2,932≈ €3,556HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,500–2,500View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
  8. Théophile Steinlen, Nude Playing with a Kitten, charcoal on paper
    Nude Playing with a KittenAttributed to the artist
    Drawing · Paper
    sight size 11 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (29.2 x 42.0 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 144
    $205≈ £158≈ €189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Théophile Steinlen, Sans titre, Deux hommes sur un chantier, encre de Chine sur papier
    Sans titre
    Drawing · Paper
    20,5x21,5 cm
    Piguet Hôtel des Ventes · · Lot 2652
    CHF 300≈ $354≈ £264≈ €316HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 600–800View at Piguet Hôtel des Ventes ↗
  10. Théophile Steinlen, Étude de nu féminin, ca. 1900, Crayon bleu
    Étude de nu féminin, ca. 1900
    Drawing
    24 x 16 cm
    Bonhams · · Lot 168
    €115≈ $125≈ £98Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150–200View at Bonhams ↗
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