> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/c-s-fly · updated 2026-11-01

# C.S. Fly (1849–1901)

C.S. Fly is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,770. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by C.S. Fly sold in 2009 for $1,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a C.S. Fly work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a C.S. Fly work is $1,770.

The median C.S. Fly photograph sells for $1,778 across 27 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 28 | $1,778‡ | $7,344 | 96.4% | 2025-10-24 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,468–$3,058 | $1,778 | $6,900 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2002 | $7,344 |
| Photography | 2002 | $7,050 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a C.S. Fly worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a C.S. Fly work is $1,770. The median C.S. Fly photograph sells for $1,778 across 27 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a C.S. Fly photograph?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a C.S. Fly photograph is $1,778. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is C.S. Fly's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a C.S. Fly photograph is $7,344.

### What is C.S. Fly's auction record?

C.S. Fly's auction record is $7,344, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “C.S. Fly auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/c-s-fly (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.