Alfred Théodore Joseph Bastien Auction Prices and Value Guide
Alfred Théodore Joseph Bastien auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 575 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Alfred Théodore Joseph Bastien auction prices: quick answer
Alfred Théodore Joseph Bastien auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Alfred Théodore Joseph Bastien
- Source records
- 575
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Alfred Théodore Joseph Bastien
Alfred Théodore Joseph Bastien (1873–1955) was a Belgian painter, draftsman, and academic who served as a lecturer and director at a Belgian academy. Born in Elsene (Ixelles) and active through both World Wars, Bastien also served as a soldier, an experience that informed part of his visual output. His works are recorded in the Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie (RKD) with nearly 200 image entries, and his identity is well established across multiple library authority files including the Getty Union List of Artist Names, VIAF, and the Library of Congress. Bastien signed his work 'A. Bastien.' He died in Ukkel (Uccle) in 1955, and his obituary appeared in Le Soir on 8 June 1955.
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Common works and media
Bastien is known primarily as a painter and draftsman. Collectors may encounter oil paintings on canvas or panel, watercolours, and drawings in pencil, ink, or charcoal. His military service suggests some works depict war-related or landscape subjects, though the available source pack does not enumerate a definitive subject list. RKD records 187 works attributed to him as creator, spanning multiple media.
Market and appraisal context
Alfred Bastien's work appears regularly at auction, with over 500 recorded lots attributed to him. Collectors most often encounter oil paintings and works on paper. When assessing a Bastien work for appraisal, key factors include the medium and support, the subject matter, the painting's dimensions, provenance history, and overall condition. Works signed 'A. Bastien' should be cross-referenced with established catalogues and authority records to confirm attribution. Auction results vary considerably by medium and scale.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Value drivers
- Medium and support (oil on canvas, oil on panel, watercolour, drawing)
- Subject matter and composition
- Provenance and exhibition history
- Condition and attribution
Appraisal caveats
- With over 500 auction records attributed, Bastien's market spans a wide range of media and subject matter. Individual lot values depend heavily on size, medium, condition, and subject. Attribution should be confirmed as signed works use 'A. Bastien'.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD – Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
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Artist value FAQ
How much is Alfred Théodore Joseph Bastien worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
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Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.