Rating and value of paintings by Théodule Ribot
Key takeaways
- Théodule Ribot (1823–1891), a student of Glaize, is a realist painter who commands high prices on the art market despite limited public recognition.
- Ribot’s oil-on-canvas paintings, his most prestigious works, range in price from €230 to €160,000, such as “La gourde vide” (1876), which sold for €160,000 in 2015.
- Drawings and watercolors are estimated at between €40 and €24,640, and prints at between €10 and €300; his work features a realistic academic style with genre scenes and still lifes.
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Artist's rating and value
A student of Glaize, author of a significant pictorial output, Théodule Ribot's name is little known. Yet the artist is quoted on the art market and attracts many collectors. Indeed, at auction, Ribot's paintings are commonplace and popular. His oils on canvas are his most highly-rated works, and can fetch tens of thousands of euros at auction, like his oil on canvas La gourde vide, dating from 1876, sold for €160,000 in 2015.
Order of value from basic to prestigious
Technique used | Result | Estamp - multiple | From €10 to €300 |
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Drawings - watercolors | From €40 to €24,640 |
Oil on canvas | From €230 to €160,000 |
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Artist's style and technique
Théodule Ribot was a pupil of Glaize, using the same pictorial processes that still belong to the Académie. He was part of the realist movement, producing mainly oil paintings in fairly dark shades. He painted genre scenes and still lifes.
Théodule Ribot, his life, his work
Théodule Ribot was born in 1823 in Normandy.
At first, he worked on linear drawing alone, then entered the Arts et Métier school in Châlons, and had to work on the side to support himself.
He then moved to Paris, where he studied in the studio of painter Antoine-Barthélémy Glaize. After a trip to Algeria to supervise construction sites, he worked tirelessly on his return to France, producing Watteau copies to be sent to America by day, and working on his own production by night. He presented his personal works at the Salon of 1861, where the public took notice. He frequented Fantin-Latour, Eugène Boudin, Pierre Puvis de Chavanne and Claude Monet, who organized a banquet in his honor when he was weak and symbolically presented him with a medal.
He died in Paris in 1891, leaving two children, one of whom was Germain-Théodore Ribot, also a painter.
The legacy of Théodule Ribot
Ribot is not a well-known artist to the general public today; his peers are more widely recognized. However, his works are highly valued at auction.
His signature
Not all Théodule Ribot's works are signed.
Although there are variations, here is a first example of his signature:
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Frequently asked questions
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Who was Théodule Ribot, and what was his artistic context?Théodule Ribot (1823–1891) was a French painter, a student of Antoine-Barthélémy Glaize, and a member of the 19th-century Realist movement. A prolific artist specializing in genre scenes and still lifes with somber tones, he associated with masters such as Fantin-Latour, Boudin, Puvis de Chavanne, and Monet, who paid tribute to him. Although little known to the general public, his works command high prices on the art market.
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What is the price range for Théodule Ribot's paintings?Ribot’s oil-on-canvas paintings, his most highly valued works, range in price from 230 to 160,000 euros. His drawings and watercolors range from 40 to 24,640 euros, while prints and multiples are available for 10 to 300 euros. Prices depend on the technique, size, condition, and provenance of the work.
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How can you authenticate a work by Théodule Ribot?To authenticate a work by Ribot, we recommend that you request a free appraisal from Auctie's by filling out our online form. A certified expert or auctioneer will contact you to evaluate your artwork, verify its authenticity, and provide you with an accurate estimate of its market value. This process is non-binding and allows you to obtain a reliable assessment.
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Is this the right time to sell a work by Théodule Ribot?Yes, now is a good time to sell a work by Ribot. His paintings regularly attract collectors at auction and maintain steady demand. His market benefits from sustained interest in 19th-century realist painting, and auction prices remain high, particularly for oil-on-canvas works.
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How does the appraisal process work at Auctie's?Appraisals at Auctie's are free and non-binding. Simply fill out our online form or contact us directly. A certified expert or auctioneer will contact you within 48 hours to examine your piece, assess its authenticity, condition, and provenance, and then provide you with an accurate estimate of its current market value.
