Charles Chase Emerson (1874–1922)
Charles Chase Emerson is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $364. 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 Chase Emerson sold in 2026 for $21,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Chase Emerson on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Chase Emerson work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Chase Emerson work is $364.
The median Charles Chase Emerson painting sells for $477 across 8 lots.
The median Charles Chase Emerson work on paper sells for $267 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $477†‡ | $21,780 | 72.7% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $267‡ | $325‡ | 83.3% | 2025-01-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 5 | $504–$646‡ | $504‡ | $21,780 |
‡ 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 | $21,780 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $646 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $325‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $267 |
‡ 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 Chase Emerson worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Chase Emerson work is $364. The median Charles Chase Emerson painting sells for $477 across 8 lots. The median Charles Chase Emerson work on paper sells for $267 across 5 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 Chase Emerson painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Chase Emerson painting is $477. 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 Charles Chase Emerson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Chase Emerson painting is $21,780.
What is Charles Chase Emerson's auction record?
Charles Chase Emerson's auction record is $21,780, set in 2026.
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