Charles Addams (1912–1988)
Charles Addams is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $6,576. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Addams is recorded as sold in 2026 for $8,500; 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 Addams on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Addams work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Addams work is $6,576.
The median Charles Addams work on paper sells for $6,951 across 36 lots.
The median Charles Addams print sells for $6,635 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Charles Addams work on papers typically sell for $5,250–$11,250 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $6,635 | $31,200 | — | 2022-12-15 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $6,951 | $37,500 | 94.7% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $31,200 | $37,500 | — | 2022-12-15 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $6,250–$14,300 | $7,020 | $31,200 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $5,250–$11,250 | $6,500 | $30,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $37,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $31,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $30,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $14,300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Addams worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Addams work is $6,576. The median Charles Addams work on paper sells for $6,951 across 36 lots. The median Charles Addams print sells for $6,635 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Addams work on papers typically sell for $5,250–$11,250 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Charles Addams work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Addams work on paper is $6,951.
What is Charles Addams's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Addams work on paper is $37,500.
What is the average price of a small Charles Addams work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Addams work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Charles Addams's auction record?
Charles Addams's auction record is $37,500, set in 2022.
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