Charles Courtney Curran (1861–1942)
What is Charles Courtney Curran’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Charles Courtney Curran at 9 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,780 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,255–$94,500, n=5). The auction record is $222,500 for Ladies on a Hill (1999, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ladies on a Hill, 1861 | Oil paint | $222,500 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 2 | Summer, 1861 | Oil paint | $211,500 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 3 | Ladies on a Hill, 1861 | Oil paint | $207,500 | Christie's | Apr 2002 |
| 4 | Children by the Seashore, 1861 | Oil paint | $202,000 | Christie's | Apr 2002 |
| 5 | The Edge of the Woods | — | $193,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Blueberries and Ferns, 1861 | Oil paint | $130,700 | Christie's | Dec 2003 |
| 7 | Fair Critics, 1861 | Oil paint | $129,000 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 8 | Winifred, 1921 | Oil on canvas | $114,800 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Chrysanthemums, 1890 | Oil paint | $94,500 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 10 | The Cabbage Field, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $86,100 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Feb 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $17,780 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $27,550 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $3,819 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Courtney Curran is an American artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $16,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Courtney Curran sold in 2026 for $17,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Courtney Curran work is $16,250.
The median Charles Courtney Curran painting sells for $15,120 across 43 lots.
The median Charles Courtney Curran work on paper sells for $16,250 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Courtney Curran paintings typically sell for $5,534–$85,550 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 | 61 | $15,120‡ | $222,500 | 70.5% | 2026-01-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $16,250 | $16,250 | — | 2015-09-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $197,500 | $222,500 | — | 2025-12-08 |
‡ 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) | 12 | $1,636–$9,971‡ | $3,660‡ | $94,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $5,534–$85,550 | $29,900 | $222,500 |
‡ 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 | 1999 | $222,500 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $211,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $16,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Courtney Curran worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Courtney Curran work is $16,250. The median Charles Courtney Curran painting sells for $15,120 across 43 lots. The median Charles Courtney Curran work on paper sells for $16,250 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Courtney Curran paintings typically sell for $5,534–$85,550 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Charles Courtney Curran painting?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Courtney Curran painting is $15,120. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Courtney Curran's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Courtney Curran painting is $222,500.
What is the average price of a medium Charles Courtney Curran painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Courtney Curran painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $29,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Charles Courtney Curran painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Courtney Curran painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,660, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Courtney Curran's auction record?
Charles Courtney Curran's auction record is $222,500, set in 1999.
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