Charles Blackman (1928–2018)
What is Charles Blackman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 369 auction results for Charles Blackman at 11 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,337 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,390–$62,855, n=63). The auction record is $1,163,012 for ALICE ON THE TABLE (2019, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALICE ON THE TABLE, 1956 | Tempera and oil on composition board | $1,163,012 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | WHICH WAY, WHICH WAY?, 1956 | Tempera and oil on composition board | $866,626 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Alice Amongst Flowers, 1928 | Oil paint | $727,020 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Girl with Flowers, 1959 | Oil on composition board | $536,535 | Smith & Singer | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Sleeping Schoolgirl, 1928 | Oil paint | $478,222 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | Two Figures with Flowers, 1928 | Painting | $401,647 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | The Meeting, 1928 | Oil on composition board | $308,543 | Bonhams | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | ASCENDING CHILDREN, 1960 | Oil on composition board | $268,654 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | THE GARDEN, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $258,447 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2016 |
| 10 | Sleeping Figure, 1959 | Oil on composition board | $225,323 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $36,728 |
| Paintings | 137 | $29,465 |
| Works on paper | 43 | $6,030 |
| Prints | 25 | $4,781 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 48 | $77,534 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 138 | $14,207 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $4,738 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 369 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Blackman is an Australian artist with 641 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $18,192. 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 Blackman sold in 2026 for $23,345, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Blackman on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Blackman work worth?
Across 360 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Blackman work is $18,192.
The median Charles Blackman painting sells for $35,596 across 222 lots.
The median Charles Blackman work on paper sells for $6,500 across 50 lots.
The median Charles Blackman print sells for $5,100 across 29 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Blackman paintings typically sell for $13,166–$47,110 (the middle half of 114 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Charles Blackman paintings typically sell for $44,155–$168,369 (the middle half of 75 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 | 31 | $5,100† | $21,304 | 93.5% | 2026-08-24 |
| Paintings | 245 | $35,596† | $1.2M† | 90.6% | 2026-08-27 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $6,500† | $121,411 | 94.3% | 2026-08-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 44 | $181,083† | $1.2M† | — | 2026-08-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Charles Blackman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $5,100 with 93.5% sell-through. Paintings (245 lots) median $35,596, record $1,172,865. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,172,865 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Charles Blackman painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 44 lots) the median is $181,083.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $2,372–$11,199† | $4,781† | $21,304 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $5,258–$20,061† | $10,763† | $95,329 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 114 | $13,166–$47,110† | $22,947† | $478,222 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 75 | $44,155–$168,369† | $88,874† | $1.2M† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,843–$4,568† | $2,932† | $6,030 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $4,661–$13,343† | $6,892† | $121,411 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $23,741–$49,933† | $42,919† | $62,860 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1.2M† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $121,411 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $62,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $21,304 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $20,183 |
† 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 Blackman worth?
Across 360 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Blackman work is $18,192. The median Charles Blackman painting sells for $35,596 across 222 lots. The median Charles Blackman work on paper sells for $6,500 across 50 lots. The median Charles Blackman print sells for $5,100 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Blackman paintings typically sell for $13,166–$47,110 (the middle half of 114 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Charles Blackman paintings typically sell for $44,155–$168,369 (the middle half of 75 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 Blackman painting?
Based on 222 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Blackman painting is $35,596. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Blackman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Blackman painting is $1,172,865. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,172,865 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Charles Blackman work on paper?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Blackman work on paper is $6,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Blackman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Blackman work on paper is $121,411.
What is the average price of a Charles Blackman print?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Blackman print is $5,100. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Blackman's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Blackman print is $21,304.
What is the average price of a medium Charles Blackman painting?
Based on 114 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Blackman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,947, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a large Charles Blackman painting?
Based on 75 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Charles Blackman painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $88,874, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Blackman's auction record?
Charles Blackman's auction record is $1,172,865, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,172,865 (buyer's premium not included).
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