Charles Biederman (1906–2004)
What is Charles Biederman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Charles Biederman at 2 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,850 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,650–$11,478, n=10). The auction record is $152,400 for New York #3 (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York #3, 1940 | Painted wood and metal | $152,400 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | NY #7, 1938 | Painted wood wall sculpture | $32,000 | Revere Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Sculpture, painted aluminum, 1981 | Painted aluminum | $15,120 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 4 | NY, October 1935, 1935 | Oil on canvas | $14,000 | Revere Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Construction, painted aluminum, 1974 | Painted aluminum construction | $13,860 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 6 | No. 15, painted aluminum, 1971 | Painted aluminum | $12,600 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 7 | Untitled (#2), 1989 | Painted aluminum | $12,000 | Revere Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | New York 2⁄36, 1936 | Gouache | $11,970 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | #63, Red Wing, 1964 | Painted aluminum | $10,080 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 10 | Untitled (#6), 1983-1985 | Painted aluminum | $10,000 | Revere Auctions | Jan 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $11,040 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $12,300 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Biederman is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $11,985. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Biederman sold in 2026 for $152,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Biederman work is $11,985.
The median Charles Biederman sculpture sells for $11,040 across 8 lots.
The median Charles Biederman painting sells for $3,250 across 4 lots.
The median Charles Biederman work on paper sells for $2,550 across 4 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $3,250† | $14,000 | 80% | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,550† | $11,970 | 80% | 2026-09-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $11,040 | $32,000 | 66.7% | 2025-09-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $9,625–$13,230 | $11,040 | $32,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $32,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $15,120 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $14,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $11,970 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Biederman worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Biederman work is $11,985. The median Charles Biederman sculpture sells for $11,040 across 8 lots. The median Charles Biederman painting sells for $3,250 across 4 lots. The median Charles Biederman work on paper sells for $2,550 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Charles Biederman sculpture?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Biederman sculpture is $11,040.
What is Charles Biederman's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Biederman sculpture is $32,000.
What is Charles Biederman's auction record?
Charles Biederman's auction record is $152,400, set in 2026.
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