Charles Chaplin (1825–1891)
Charles Chaplin is a French artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $3,201. 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 Charles Chaplin is recorded as sold in 2019 for $4,601; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Chaplin on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Chaplin work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Chaplin work is $3,201.
The median Charles Chaplin painting sells for $4,370 across 18 lots.
The median Charles Chaplin work on paper sells for $2,176 across 1 lots.
The median Charles Chaplin photograph sells for $1,725 across 1 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 18 | $4,370†‡ | $112,924 | — | 2025-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,176 | $2,176 | 50% | 2007-12-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | $1,725 | $1,725 | — | 1996-04-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,201–$3,985†‡ | $2,321†‡ | $6,433 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,887–$32,962†‡ | $12,825†‡ | $75,702 |
† 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 | 1999 | $112,924 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $109,819 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,176 |
| Photography | 1996 | $1,725 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Chaplin worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Chaplin work is $3,201. The median Charles Chaplin painting sells for $4,370 across 18 lots. The median Charles Chaplin work on paper sells for $2,176 across 1 lots. The median Charles Chaplin photograph sells for $1,725 across 1 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 Charles Chaplin painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Chaplin painting is $4,370. 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 Charles Chaplin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Chaplin painting is $112,924.
What is Charles Chaplin's auction record?
Charles Chaplin's auction record is $112,924, set in 1999.
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