Theodore Robinson Auction Prices and Value Guide

Theodore Robinson auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 285 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Artist
Theodore Robinson
Source records
285
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Theodore Robinson

Theodore Robinson (1852–1896) was an American painter recognized as one of the earliest and most important figures in American Impressionism. Born in Irasburg, Vermont, Robinson studied art in the United States and abroad before making repeated visits to Giverny, France, where he formed a close working friendship with Claude Monet during the late 1880s and early 1890s. This connection made Robinson a key conduit between French Impressionist practice and American collectors and artists. His landscapes and figure compositions from this period are widely regarded as masterworks of American Impressionism. Robinson also worked in watercolor and photography. His career was cut short when he died of asthma in New York City at the age of 43. Despite his abbreviated output, his influence on the course of American painting was lasting, and his works are held by major museums in the United States and Europe.

American ImpressionismImpressionismoil paintingwatercolorphotographylandscapesrural and village scenes (Giverny, Connecticut, New York)figures in landscape settings

Common works and media

Robinson's auction and museum records include oil-on-canvas landscapes depicting Giverny and rural Connecticut, figure compositions set outdoors, village street scenes, and occasional watercolors and works on paper. His Giverny-period canvases showing agricultural settings, riverside views, and women in garden or field environments are among the most frequently encountered subjects at auction.

Market and appraisal context

Theodore Robinson's relatively small body of work, due to his early death at 43, means that examples appearing at auction attract attention from collectors of American Impressionism. Oil paintings from his Giverny period, where Monet's direct influence is most visible, tend to be the most sought-after lots. Provenance, condition, and secure attribution are critical valuation factors. Collectors should note that the absence of a widely available single-author catalogue raisonné makes expert verification especially important for any prospective acquisition or appraisal.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Appraisal caveats

  • Robinson died at age 43, so his total oeuvre is relatively small compared to contemporaries with longer careers. Scarcity can affect both availability and pricing unpredictably.
  • Attribution should be confirmed through scholarly sources; some unsigned or lightly documented works may require expert review.
  • No single comprehensive catalogue raisonné was identified in the source pack; collectors should consult major museum holdings and auction records for comparable works.

Evidence

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Theodore Robinson worth?

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