> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-cerny · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles Cerny auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-cerny (updated 2026-11-03).

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.