Charles Curtis Allen (1886–1950)
Charles Curtis Allen is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $750. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Curtis Allen sold in 2026 for $1,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Curtis Allen work is $750.
The median Charles Curtis Allen painting sells for $775 across 24 lots.
The median Charles Curtis Allen work on paper sells for $325 across 3 lots.
The median Charles Curtis Allen print sells for $1,410 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,410 | $1,410 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 26 | $775‡ | $2,090 | 92.3% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $325‡ | $475‡ | 50% | 2019-11-23 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Curtis Allen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,410. Paintings (26 lots) median $775, record $2,090.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $650–$999‡ | $920‡ | $1,410 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $378–$1,179‡ | $525‡ | $2,090 |
‡ 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 | 1992 | $2,090 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $1,610 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,410 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $475‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $325‡ |
‡ 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 Curtis Allen worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Curtis Allen work is $750. The median Charles Curtis Allen painting sells for $775 across 24 lots. The median Charles Curtis Allen work on paper sells for $325 across 3 lots. The median Charles Curtis Allen print sells for $1,410 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Charles Curtis Allen painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Curtis Allen painting is $775. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Curtis Allen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Curtis Allen painting is $2,090.
What is the average price of a small Charles Curtis Allen painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Curtis Allen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Charles Curtis Allen painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Curtis Allen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Curtis Allen's auction record?
Charles Curtis Allen's auction record is $2,468, set in 2002.
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