Charles Cerny (1892–1965)
Charles Cerny is a Czech artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $632. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Cerny sold in 2026 for $3,328, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Cerny on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Cerny work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Cerny work is $632.
The median Charles Cerny painting sells for $690 across 9 lots.
The median Charles Cerny work on paper sells for $86 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $690‡ | $3,328 | 81.8% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $86‡ | $134‡ | 66.7% | 2026-10-02 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $525–$1,118‡ | $774‡ | $3,328 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,328 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,200‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $134‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $37 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Cerny worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Cerny work is $632. The median Charles Cerny painting sells for $690 across 9 lots. The median Charles Cerny work on paper sells for $86 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Charles Cerny painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Cerny painting is $690. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Cerny's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Cerny painting is $3,328.
What is Charles Cerny's auction record?
Charles Cerny's auction record is $3,328, set in 2026.
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