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# Charles Blackman (1928–2018)

## What is Charles Blackman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 373 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 $8,284–$61,649, 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 | The Meeting, 1928 | Oil on composition board | $308,543 | Bonhams | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | ASCENDING CHILDREN, 1960 | Oil on composition board | $268,654 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | THE GARDEN, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $258,447 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2016 |
| 9 | Sleeping Figure, 1959 | Oil on composition board | $225,323 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Two Figures with Flowers, 1928 | Painting | $220,994 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $36,728 |
| Paintings | 140 | $29,073 |
| Works on paper | 44 | $5,930 |
| Prints | 25 | $4,781 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $79,537 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 140 | $14,207 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $4,738 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 373 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Blackman is an Australian artist with 651 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $17,439. 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.

## What is a Charles Blackman work worth?

Across 364 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Blackman work is $17,439.

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) | 45 | $179,484† | $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, 45 lots) the median is $179,484.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charles Blackman worth?

Across 364 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Blackman work is $17,439. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.