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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles Addams auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-addams-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.