Carel Weight (1908–1997)
What is Carel Weight’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 133 auction results for Carel Weight at 14 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,278 including buyer’s premium (middle half $947–$2,764, n=19). The auction record is $58,341 for Entry into Jerusalem (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entry into Jerusalem, 1958 | Oil paint | $58,341 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | For Children: The Witches are Here, 1984 | Oil paint | $51,772 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Sun, Steam and Speed, 1933 | Panel | $37,966 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | The Eye, 1970 | Oil paint | $29,909 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Children's Games | Oil on board | $21,363 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Underground, 1908 | Oil paint | $16,081 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 7 | Laertes | Oil on board | $15,824 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | The Childhood of a Poet, 1974 | Oil paint | $12,246 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 9 | Day of Judgement, 1961 | Oil paint | $10,452 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 10 | The Practice of Art, 1980 | Oil paint | $9,445 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 72 | $2,864 |
| Other | 16 | $1,997 |
| Prints | 8 | $356 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $10,452 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $3,097 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $1,372 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 133 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Carel Weight is a British artist with 162 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,064. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carel Weight sold in 2026 for $3,601, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carel Weight on OpeningBid →What is a Carel Weight work worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carel Weight work is $2,064.
The median Carel Weight painting sells for $2,580 across 102 lots.
The median Carel Weight print sells for $175 across 15 lots.
The median Carel Weight work on paper sells for $443 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carel Weight paintings typically sell for $1,123–$2,458 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Carel Weight paintings typically sell for $2,496–$4,989 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $175‡ | $1,304 | — | 2026-02-15 |
| Paintings | 129 | $2,580‡ | $58,341 | 79.1% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $443†‡ | $908† | 90% | 2024-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $29,909 | $58,341 | — | 2022-05-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carel Weight's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $175. Paintings (129 lots) median $2,580, record $58,341. A typical Carel Weight painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $29,909.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $129–$561‡ | $170‡ | $1,304 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $1,123–$2,458‡ | $1,431‡ | $6,881 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $2,496–$4,989‡ | $3,179‡ | $37,966 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $3,875–$16,804‡ | $9,445‡ | $58,341 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $335–$654†‡ | $443†‡ | $908† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $58,341 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $51,772 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,304 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,290 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $908† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $688† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carel Weight worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carel Weight work is $2,064. The median Carel Weight painting sells for $2,580 across 102 lots. The median Carel Weight print sells for $175 across 15 lots. The median Carel Weight work on paper sells for $443 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carel Weight paintings typically sell for $1,123–$2,458 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Carel Weight paintings typically sell for $2,496–$4,989 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Carel Weight painting?
Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carel Weight painting is $2,580. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carel Weight's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carel Weight painting is $58,341.
What is the average price of a Carel Weight print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carel Weight print is $175. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carel Weight's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carel Weight print is $1,304.
What is the average price of a small Carel Weight painting?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carel Weight painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,431, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Carel Weight painting?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carel Weight painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,179, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carel Weight's auction record?
Carel Weight's auction record is $58,341, set in 2019.
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