Charles Baudelaire (1821–1867)
Charles Baudelaire is a French artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,298. 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 Baudelaire sold in 2019 for $6,596, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Baudelaire on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Baudelaire work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Baudelaire work is $3,298.
The median Charles Baudelaire work on paper sells for $4,397 across 17 lots.
The median Charles Baudelaire print sells for $662 across 8 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 | 11 | $662‡ | $4,397 | 72.7% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $4,397 | $9,619 | 94.4% | 2019-10-07 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,924–$4,981 | $4,260 | $9,619 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $9,619 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $6,871 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $4,397 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,950 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Baudelaire worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Baudelaire work is $3,298. The median Charles Baudelaire work on paper sells for $4,397 across 17 lots. The median Charles Baudelaire print sells for $662 across 8 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 Baudelaire work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Baudelaire work on paper is $4,397.
What is Charles Baudelaire's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Baudelaire work on paper is $9,619.
What is the average price of a Charles Baudelaire print?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Baudelaire print is $662. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Baudelaire's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Baudelaire print is $4,397.
What is the average price of a small Charles Baudelaire work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Baudelaire work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Charles Baudelaire's auction record?
Charles Baudelaire's auction record is $44,725, set in 2007.
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