Charles B. Hinman (b. 1932)
What is Charles B. Hinman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Charles B. Hinman at 12 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $381 including buyer’s premium (middle half $198–$508, n=12). The auction record is $20,400 for Untitled (acrylic on canvas) (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1932 | Acrylic | $20,400 | Bonhams | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Cloud #2, 1932 | Acrylic paint | $19,062 | Bonhams | Feb 2021 |
| 3 | Landscape, 1979 | Acrylic paint | $18,750 | Rago Arts | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1932 | Graphite | $16,562 | Bonhams | Sep 2021 |
| 5 | Red Canyon, 1932 | Acrylic paint | $15,300 | Bonhams | Feb 2021 |
| 6 | Connection, 1932 | Acrylic | $15,075 | Bonhams | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | Happy Landing, 1974 | Acrylic paint | $15,000 | Wright | Sep 2015 |
| 8 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1932 | Acrylic paint | $14,410 | Rago Arts | Sep 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1971 | Acrylic paint | $14,080 | Wright | Sep 2015 |
| 10 | Desert Wind, 1982 | Acrylic paint | $13,750 | Christie's | Sep 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $13,915 |
| Prints | 22 | $420 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $14,410 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $508 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles B. Hinman is an American artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $774. 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 B. Hinman sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles B. Hinman on OpeningBid →What is a Charles B. Hinman work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles B. Hinman work is $774.
The median Charles B. Hinman print sells for $381 across 25 lots.
The median Charles B. Hinman painting sells for $9,600 across 19 lots.
The median Charles B. Hinman sculpture sells for $774 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles B. Hinman prints typically sell for $284–$518 (the middle half of 23 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 | 28 | $381†‡ | $2,750 | 89.3% | 2026-05-01 |
| Paintings | 19 | $9,600†‡ | $20,400 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $8,642 | $16,562 | — | 2023-12-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $774 | $1,164 | 75% | 2024-10-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $19,062 | $20,400 | — | 2025-02-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles B. Hinman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $381 with 89.3% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $9,600, record $20,400. A typical Charles B. Hinman painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $19,062.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $284–$518†‡ | $381†‡ | $2,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,103–$9,600†‡ | $3,250†‡ | $14,080 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $4,110–$15,244† | $14,080† | $20,400 |
† 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 | 2025 | $20,400 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $19,062 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $16,562 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $1,164 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $774 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $721 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles B. Hinman worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles B. Hinman work is $774. The median Charles B. Hinman print sells for $381 across 25 lots. The median Charles B. Hinman painting sells for $9,600 across 19 lots. The median Charles B. Hinman sculpture sells for $774 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles B. Hinman prints typically sell for $284–$518 (the middle half of 23 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 B. Hinman print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles B. Hinman print is $381. 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 B. Hinman's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles B. Hinman print is $2,750.
What is the average price of a Charles B. Hinman painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles B. Hinman painting is $9,600. 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 B. Hinman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles B. Hinman painting is $20,400.
What is the average price of a medium Charles B. Hinman print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles B. Hinman print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $381, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 large Charles B. Hinman painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Charles B. Hinman painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $14,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles B. Hinman's auction record?
Charles B. Hinman's auction record is $20,400, set in 2025.
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