Canton (1700–1799)
What is Canton’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Canton at 5 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $381 including buyer’s premium (middle half $95–$577, n=7). The auction record is $32,036 for [CANTON, CIRCA 1855] (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CANTON, CIRCA 1855], 1855 | A Chinese silk waistcoat with embroidered panels illustrating paddle-steamers on the front and back, the ivory silk panels set with flowers and other motifs embroidered in gold thread, within decorative borders | $32,036 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Panorama of Woo Chow (Wuzhou), 1870 | Albumen print | $1,905 | Bonhams | Nov 2008 |
| 3 | View of the Five-storey Pagoda, 1863 | Albumen print | $1,524 | Bonhams | Nov 2008 |
| 4 | View of the Flower Pagoda in Canton (Guangdong), 1863 | Albumen print | $1,524 | Bonhams | Nov 2008 |
| 5 | Nine street scenes in Canton (Guangdong), 1860 | Albumen print | $953 | Bonhams | Nov 2008 |
| 6 | Seven views of Canton (Guangdong) and the Pearl river, 1870 | Albumen print | $953 | Bonhams | Nov 2008 |
| 7 | Lidded vases, pair, 1900 | Enamel | $945 | Toomey & Co. | May 2024 |
| 8 | Rose Medallion vases | Porcelain | $917 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Ensemble de huit coupelles carrées | Cuivre émaillé à décor polychrome de personnages européens | $865 | Osenat | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Panorama of Shameen (Shamian) Island, 1880 | Albumen print | $762 | Bonhams | Nov 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 10 | $857 |
| Other | 11 | $489 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $665 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Canton is a German artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $814.
A work by Canton sold in 2024 for $865, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Canton on OpeningBid →What is a Canton work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Canton work is $814.
The median Canton photograph sells for $857 across 10 lots.
The median Canton painting sells for $32,036 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $32,036 | $32,036 | — | 2019-11-07 |
| Photography | 19 | $857 | $1,905 | 52.6% | 2008-11-04 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $552–$1,095 | $819 | $1,524 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $32,036 |
| Photography | 2008 | $1,905 |
| Photography | 2008 | $1,524 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Canton worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Canton work is $814. The median Canton photograph sells for $857 across 10 lots. The median Canton painting sells for $32,036 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Canton photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Canton photograph is $857.
What is Canton's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Canton photograph is $1,905.
What is Canton's auction record?
Canton's auction record is $32,036, set in 2019.
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