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# Charles Courtney Curran (1861–1942)

## What is Charles Courtney Curran’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $17,780 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $27,550 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $3,819 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Charles Courtney Curran work 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).

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.