Charles Avery (b. 1920)
What is Charles Avery’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Charles Avery at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,275 including buyer’s premium (middle half $651–$2,439, n=15). The auction record is $22,200 for Untitled (IMIM; Ray (detail)) (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (IMIM; Ray (detail)), 2014 | Pencil, ink, acrylic and gouache on paper | $22,200 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 2 | A darkness that conceals only itself | — | $11,692 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | Senza titolo (La camera dell'eternità), 1973 | Matita e gouache su cartoncino | $11,109 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 4 | Maquette (Design for Tree No. 1 for the Jadindagadendar), 2011 | Enamel | $9,723 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 5 | Untitled | — | $7,455 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | Senza titolo (Klein) | — | $5,331 | Blindarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Senza titolo (gouache e matita su carta), 2010 | Gouache and pencil on paper | $4,938 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (STONE-MOUSE SELLERS) | Pencil, ink and gouache on card | $4,762 | Lyon & Turnbull | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Tourists in Hats | Pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper | $3,739 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 10 | Aleph Nul, 2006 | Jesmonite and oil paint | $3,461 | Roseberys London | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $4,396 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $1,457 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,373 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Avery is an American artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,527. 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 Avery sold in 2026 for $3,231, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Avery on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Avery work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Avery work is $1,527.
The median Charles Avery work on paper sells for $1,405 across 22 lots.
The median Charles Avery painting sells for $2,258 across 3 lots.
The median Charles Avery sculpture sells for $3,344 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Avery work on papers typically sell for $975–$2,478 (the middle half of 22 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 | 3 | $483‡ | $814 | 66.7% | 2024-11-27 |
| Paintings | 5 | $2,258 | $3,739 | 60% | 2025-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $1,405† | $22,200 | 73.3% | 2026-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $3,344† | $9,723 | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Avery's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $483 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $2,258, record $3,739. A typical Charles Avery painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $975–$2,478† | $1,405† | $22,200 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $22,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $11,109 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $9,723 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,739 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $3,457 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,258 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $814 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $152‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Avery worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Avery work is $1,527. The median Charles Avery work on paper sells for $1,405 across 22 lots. The median Charles Avery painting sells for $2,258 across 3 lots. The median Charles Avery sculpture sells for $3,344 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Avery work on papers typically sell for $975–$2,478 (the middle half of 22 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 Charles Avery work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Avery work on paper is $1,405. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Avery's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Avery work on paper is $22,200.
What is the average price of a medium Charles Avery work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Avery work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Avery's auction record?
Charles Avery's auction record is $22,200, set in 2015.
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