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# Charles Arthur Fries (1854–1940)

## What is Charles Arthur Fries’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Charles Arthur Fries at 11 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,492 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,778–$4,445, n=21). The auction record is $11,850 for The Painted Gorge at Torrey Pines (2011, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Painted Gorge at Torrey Pines, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $11,850 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2011 |
| 2 | From the Park (Balboa Park, San Diego) | Oil on board | $8,890 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | A view of San Clemente Island from San Diego | Oil on canvas laid to canvas | $8,255 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | Looking Down Banner Grade, Morning | Oil on canvas | $7,260 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Late Afternoon/A Western Scene | Oil on canvas mounted onto board | $6,463 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2007 |
| 6 | Charles Arthur Fries (1854-1940 San Diego, CA) | Oil on canvas laid to canvas | $5,700 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2013 |
| 7 | San Jacinto Mountain From Desert | Oil on canvas | $5,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2017 |
| 8 | Vista del Mar | Oil on canvas | $5,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | In the San Diego River Gorge, 1919 | Painting | $5,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 10 | View of Yosemite | Oil on canvas | $5,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 52 | $2,857 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $4,098 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,032 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,524 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Arthur Fries is an American artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,520. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Arthur Fries sold in 2026 for $3,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Arthur Fries work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Arthur Fries work is $2,520.

The median Charles Arthur Fries painting sells for $2,520 across 54 lots.

The median Charles Arthur Fries print sells for $900 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Arthur Fries paintings typically sell for $1,300–$3,103 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Arthur Fries paintings typically sell for $2,625–$5,350 (the middle half of 23 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 | 1 | $900‡ | $900‡ | — | 2017-10-21 |
| Paintings | 61 | $2,520‡ | $11,850 | 88.5% | 2026-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,890 | $11,850 | — | 2026-05-05 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Charles Arthur Fries's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $900. Paintings (61 lots) median $2,520, record $11,850. A typical Charles Arthur Fries painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $8,890.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,300–$3,103‡ | $1,764‡ | $5,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $2,625–$5,350 | $4,445 | $11,850 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,000–$1,600 | $1,524 | $5,500 |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $11,850 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $8,890 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $900‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Arthur Fries worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Arthur Fries work is $2,520. The median Charles Arthur Fries painting sells for $2,520 across 54 lots. The median Charles Arthur Fries print sells for $900 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Arthur Fries paintings typically sell for $1,300–$3,103 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Arthur Fries paintings typically sell for $2,625–$5,350 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Charles Arthur Fries painting?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Arthur Fries painting is $2,520. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles Arthur Fries's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Arthur Fries painting is $11,850.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Arthur Fries painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Arthur Fries painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,764, 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 Charles Arthur Fries painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Arthur Fries painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Charles Arthur Fries's auction record?

Charles Arthur Fries's auction record is $11,850, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.