Charles Bush (1919–1989)
Charles Bush is an Australia artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,011. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Bush sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $1,011 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Bush on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Bush work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Bush work is $1,011.
The median Charles Bush painting sells for $1,011 across 8 lots.
The median Charles Bush work on paper sells for $261 across 3 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 | 13 | $1,011† | $1,838† | 61.5% | 2022-03-30 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $261† | $392† | 50% | 2021-08-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $852–$1,178† | $1,011† | $1,838† |
† 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 | 2006 | $1,838† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,310 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $392† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $261† |
† 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 Bush worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Bush work is $1,011. The median Charles Bush painting sells for $1,011 across 8 lots. The median Charles Bush work on paper sells for $261 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Charles Bush painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Bush painting is $1,011. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Bush's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Bush painting is $1,838. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,838 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Charles Bush's auction record?
Charles Bush's auction record is $1,838, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,838 (buyer's premium not included).
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