Théophile Gautier ( 1811 - 1872 ) was a French painter. Théophile Gautier s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 39.02 USD for Jeune femme √† la chevelure fleurie in 2006 to 14523.5 USD for Portrait de Carlotta Grisi (dans Giselle) in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.